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Custodial sexual relations with a youth receiving state services - Utah Sexual Assault Laws
Custodial sexual relations with a youth receiving state services Crime & Punishment in Utah :
The Utah code § 76-5-413 defines two degrees of the crime custodial sexual relations with a youth receiving state services, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.
| Severity | Custodial sexual relations with a youth receiving state services - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Second degree felony STATUTORY |
If victim is under 18. | A maximum of 15 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000 |
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Third degree felony |
If offender, who is a person employed by the Department of Human Services, causes any sexual penetration between offender and victim, who is in the custody of the Department. | A maximum of 5 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $5,000 |
Utah law allows custodial sexual relations with a youth receiving state services to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Utah Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Custodial sexual relations with a youth receiving state services is a charge that is unique to Utah. Crimes that would be prosecuted as custodial sexual relations with a youth receiving state services in Utah will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.