Disorderly Conduct
Utah Code 76-9-102 — an infraction, and a misdemeanor after being asked to stop
Disorderly conduct is refusing a lawful order of a law enforcement officer to move from a public place or an official meeting, or knowingly creating a hazardous or physically offensive condition with no legitimate purpose.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
- It is also fighting or violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior, unreasonable noise in a public place or one heard from a public place, or obstructing traffic, done intending public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly risking it.
- A public place includes streets and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities and shops.
| Circumstance | Level |
|---|---|
| CircumstanceDisorderly conduct | LevelAn infraction |
| CircumstanceAfter being asked to stop | LevelClass C misdemeanor |
| CircumstanceAfter being asked to stop, with a conviction under the section in the five years before | LevelClass B misdemeanor |
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 76-9-102 — Disorderly conduct
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.