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Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-8-311.10 § 76-8-311.10. Possession of contraband in a correctional facility

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1)(a) As used in this section:

(i) “Contraband” means an item not specifically prohibited for possession by an offender under this section or Section 76-8-311.3, 76-8-311.4, 76-8-311.6, 76-8-311.7, 76-8-311.8, or 76-8-311.9.

(ii) “Correctional facility” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.

(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

(2) An actor commits possession of contraband in a correctional facility if the actor, without the permission of the authority operating a correctional facility, knowingly engages in an activity that would facilitate the possession of contraband by an offender in the correctional facility.

(3) Except as provided in Subsection (4), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

(4)(a) The possession, distribution, or use of a controlled substance at a correctional facility shall be prosecuted in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act.

(b) The provisions of Section 76-8-311.9 take precedence over this section.

(c) The defenses provided in Section 76-8-311.3 apply to this section.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-8-311.10 § 76-8-311.10. Possession of contraband in a correctional facility - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-8-311-10/

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