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Utah Hit and Run Laws: Penalties and What to Do
Learn Utah hit and run laws under Code §§ 41-6a-401 to 41-6a-403, including penalties from misdemeanor fines to a third-degree felony with 5 years in prison.
Utah Homestead Exemption: 45% Residential Exemption and How to Apply
Utah's primary residential exemption cuts a home's taxable value by 45%. Who is eligible, the TC-473A rules for 2027, senior credits and the creditor homestead.
Utah Identity Theft Laws: Penalties and Victim Rights
Utah charges identity fraud as a felony under Code 76-6-1102, with mandatory restitution. See the penalty tiers, freeze rights, and reporting resources.
Utah Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Excuses and Employer Rules (2026)
Utah jurors get $18.50 the first day and $49 a day after. See who can serve, how to ask to be excused, employer protections and what happens if you miss it.
Utah Knife Laws (2026): Carry, Schools, Preemption
Utah has no general knife-carry ban; restrictions are location-specific (schools, airports) or status-specific (minors, intoxication), state preempts local rules.
Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
Utah security deposit rules, 30-day return deadline, 24-hour entry notice, Fit Premises Act habitability rights, and statewide rent-control preemption for 2026.
Utah Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws
Learn Utah landlord-tenant recording laws. Tenant one-party consent rights, camera rules, 24-hour entry notice, and security deposit evidence guide.
Utah Laws on Recording in Public
Learn Utah public recording laws. No restrictions on filming in public. Open and Public Meetings Act protections and First Amendment rights explained.
Utah Laws on Recording Police
Learn your rights to record police in Utah. First Amendment protections, Tenth Circuit precedent, body camera rules, and what to do if your rights are violated.
Utah Lemon Law (2026): How to Qualify & Get a Refund
Utah's lemon law gives you 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service within 1 year. Learn who qualifies, how refunds are calculated, and how to file.
Utah License Plate Reader Laws (2026)
Utah ALPR law: Utah Code 41-6a-2001 to -2006 limits government plate readers to listed uses, sets a nine-month limit and requires posted policies.
Utah Manslaughter and Automobile Homicide Laws (2026)
Utah manslaughter is a second degree felony (1 to 15 years) and negligent homicide a class A misdemeanor. Automobile homicide carries 5 to 15 years. See each statute.
Utah Marriage & Divorce Records: How to Get a Copy (2026)
Utah's state office holds marriage and divorce records only for 1978-2010. Learn where newer records live, who can order, the $18 fee, and the 75-year rule.
Utah Marriage License Requirements 2026: Fees, 32 Days, No Wait
How to get a Utah marriage license in 2026: any county clerk, no waiting period, 32-day validity, county fees from $50, online ceremony rules and the age limits.
Utah Medical Recording Laws
Learn Utah medical recording laws. Patients can record doctor visits under one-party consent. HIPAA does not restrict patient recording. Evidence and telehealth rules.
Utah Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
Utah requires hospitals to retain medical records for 7 years. Learn retention rules for minors, physicians, HIPAA and CMS requirements, and patient access rights.
Utah Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour, Tips and Youth Rate
Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal rate. See how the state act and FLSA overlap, the tipped wage, youth rate and how to file a claim.
Utah Motorcycle Accident Laws (2026): Deadlines & Helmets
Utah motorcycle accident law: a 4-year deadline to sue, the 50 percent fault bar, motorcycles sit outside no-fault PIP, helmets under 21, and legal filtering.
Utah Name Change Laws: How to Legally Change Your Name
How to legally change your name in Utah: the district court petition, the one-year residency rule, and the state's split criminal-history restrictions.
Utah Noise Ordinance Laws (2026): Quiet Hours, Fines, Nuisance
Utah noise laws: unreasonable noise is an infraction ($160 schedule) that becomes a class C misdemeanor after being asked to stop. Cities set quiet hours.
Utah Non-Compete Laws (2026): Are Non-Competes Enforceable?
Utah caps non-competes at one year after the job ends (Utah Code 34-51-201) and, since May 6, 2026, voids them for healthcare workers and most veterinarians.
Utah Nursing Home Camera Laws: Monitoring Device Rights
Utah Code section 26B-2-236 gives assisted living residents and secure memory care patients the right to install a monitoring device, but does not cover a general nursing facility room.
Utah Open Container Law (2026): Rules, Exemptions, Penalty
Utah bans drinking while operating or riding in a covered vehicle and open containers under Code 41-6a-526, covering golf carts, scooters, and e-bikes.
Utah Pepper Spray and Stun Gun Laws (2026)
Utah has no pepper spray or stun gun statute. Both devices turn on a six-factor 'dangerous weapon' test. See what that test means for schools and permits.
Utah Phone Call Recording Laws
Learn Utah phone call recording laws under 77-23a-4. One-party consent rules, interstate calls, business recording, and penalties explained.
Utah Police Bodycam Laws: Activation, GRAMA & Release Rules
Utah has no statewide bodycam mandate, but Utah Code 77-7a-107 sets GRAMA-based release rules plus a fast-track for shootings and deaths in custody.
Utah Police Report: How to Get a Crash Report, Incident Report, or Body Camera Video
How to request a Utah crash or incident report through the UHP GovQA portal and what GRAMA says about accident-report and bodycam confidentiality.
Utah Pornography Laws (2026): Age Verification, Penalties, and FSC v. Anderson
Is porn legal in Utah? How one of the nation's first age-verification laws survived on jurisdiction, CSAM and revenge-porn penalties, and obscenity rules.
Utah Power of Attorney Laws: Durable, Medical, and Financial POA (2026)
Utah Power of Attorney laws under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (Utah Code 75A-2-101 et seq.): durable by default, notarization for execution, hot powers, and the separate Uniform Health Care Decisions Act at Utah Code Title 75A, Chapter 9 (effective January 1, 2026).
Utah Prenuptial Agreement Laws: Requirements and Enforceability (2026)
Utah follows the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Utah Code 81-3-201 to 81-3-208). See the signing rules, when a prenup is unenforceable and what it cannot change.
Utah Probate and Intestate Succession: What Happens Without a Will (2026)
Utah probate explained: informal vs. formal probate, the $100,000 small estate affidavit, and who inherits under Utah's intestate succession law.
Utah Property Records: How to Find Out Who Owns a Property (2026)
Utah property records are kept by each county's Recorder. Learn how to search for free, order certified copies, and use the Property Watch fraud alert.
Utah Punitive Damages: No General Cap, Split Over $50,000
Utah requires clear and convincing proof for most punitive damages, sets no general cap, and splits amounts over $50,000 equally with the State.
Utah Quitclaim Deed: Requirements, Recording, Fees and Taxes
How a Utah quitclaim deed works: notary and legal description rules, county recorder fees, no state transfer tax, and the 2027 residential exemption filing.
Utah Reckless Driving Laws: Penalties, Points and the 105 MPH Rule
Utah reckless driving (Utah Code 41-6a-528) is a class B misdemeanor, up to 6 months and $1,000, and includes driving 105 mph or more on a highway.
Utah Recording Laws (2026): One-Party Consent Rules
Utah is a one-party consent state under Utah Code Ann. 77-23a-4. Illegal recording is a third-degree felony. Civil damages floor: $10,000. Updated 2026.
Utah Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a Protective Order
Learn how to get a Cohabitant Abuse Protective Order in Utah. Covers who qualifies, temporary orders, 2-year civil provisions, permanent criminal protections, firearms, and violation penalties.
Utah Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
Utah Ring doorbell laws explained: one-party consent audio rules, video surveillance limits, condominium camera protections, and recording penalties.
Utah Scam and Fraud Laws: Where to Report, Your Right to Sue (2026)
Utah scam victims hurt in a consumer transaction can sue a supplier for actual damages (no $2,000 minimum since 2025). Where to report, elder and crypto ATM rules.
Utah School Recording Laws
Learn Utah school recording laws. Student and parent recording rights, school camera rules, IEP meeting recording, FERPA, and school board meetings.
Utah Security Camera Laws
Learn Utah security camera laws. Residential and business camera rules, audio recording restrictions, neighbor privacy, and doorbell camera legal guide.
Utah Self-Defense Laws: Stand Your Ground & Castle Doctrine (2026)
Utah is a stand-your-ground state. Learn how Utah Code 76-2-402 eliminates any duty to retreat and how the 2024 amendment to 76-2-405 expanded castle doctrine to vehicles and workplaces.
Utah Severance Pay Laws (2026): Is Severance Required?
Utah does not require severance pay and has no state WARN act. See how severance affects unemployment and which Utah laws limit what a release can take.
Utah Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
Understand Utah's sexting laws: criminal penalties for adults and minors, revenge porn laws, and defenses available under Utah law.
Utah Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability as an Invitee
Utah slip and fall law guide: invitee reasonable-care standard, unsettled open-and-obvious two-track rule, no natural-accumulation immunity, 4-year SOL, 1-year gov notice.
Utah Small Claims Court: $20,000 Limit, Fees and How to File
Utah small claims court hears claims up to $20,000 (rising to $25,000 in 2030). Learn the filing fees, ODR, service deadlines, appeals and how to collect.
Utah Small Estate Affidavit: $100,000 Limit, Wait Time and Form
Utah's small estate affidavit (Utah Code 75-3-1201) covers estates up to $100,000 after liens, 30 days after death. Who signs, the court form, cars and limits.
Utah Smart Glasses Recording Laws (2026)
Utah Code 77-23a-4 governs smart glasses recording: one-party consent, third-degree felony penalties, voyeurism rules under 76-12-307, and civil liability.
Utah Social Security Disability: Rates & Wait Times
Social Security disability in Utah: a limited state SSI supplement, a separate Medicaid application after SSI, approval odds, and ALJ hearing wait times.
Utah Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
Utah requires 7 years of continuous possession plus payment of all property taxes to claim adverse possession (a shorter 4-year track applies to certain tax-title claims). Learn how Utah property owners can remove squatters using unlawful detainer and the 2025 trespasser-removal law.
Utah Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
Utah statute of limitations for civil and criminal cases. Filing deadlines for personal injury, contracts, wrongful death, fraud, and felonies with Utah Code citations.
Utah Surveillance Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
Utah surveillance camera laws: home security, workplace cameras, neighbor disputes, audio recording rules.
Utah Theft Laws: $1,500 Felony Line, Retail Theft and Penalties
In Utah, theft of $1,500 or more is a felony. See penalties by value, repeat-offense and store-ban rules, retail theft and merchant civil penalties.
Utah Trade Secret Laws: UTSA, Remedies & Deadlines
Utah Uniform Trade Secrets Act (Utah Code §§ 13-24-1 to 13-24-9): what qualifies, the 3-year deadline, injunctions and damages, and how the federal DTSA applies.
Utah Unclaimed Property: How to Search & Claim Your Money (2026)
Utah may be holding unclaimed money in your name, claimable in perpetuity. Learn how to search mycash.utah.gov and file a free claim.
Utah Unemployment Benefits 2026: $806 Max, Weeks, How to File
Utah unemployment pays up to $806 a week for 2026 claims, for 10 to 26 weeks. See how DWS calculates benefits, who is eligible, and how to file and appeal.
Utah Video Recording Laws
Learn Utah video recording laws. Public filming is legal. Voyeurism statute 76-9-702.7 penalties, 2025 recodification, and evidence rules explained.
Utah Voyeurism Laws
Learn Utah voyeurism laws under 76-9-702.7. Hidden camera penalties, distribution felony charges, 2025 recodification, and victim remedies explained.
Utah Warrant Search: How to Check If You Have a Warrant (2026)
Utah runs a free, official statewide warrant search at warrants.utah.gov. Learn how to check if you have a warrant in Utah the right way.
Utah Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
Learn about Utah whistleblower laws, including the Protection of Public Employees Act, common law protections, filing deadlines, and available remedies.