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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1)(a) As used in this section:
(i) “Assault” means an offense under Section 76-5-102.
(ii) “Employee” includes a volunteer.
(iii) “Threat of violence” means an offense under Section 76-5-107.
(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits assault or threat of violence against a school employee if:
(a) the actor commits assault or a threat of violence against an employee of a public or private school;
(b) the actor has knowledge that the individual is an employee; and
(c) the employee is acting within the scope of the employee's authority as an employee.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-5-102.3. Assault or threat of violence against a school employee - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-5-102-3/
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