Hazing
Utah Code 76-5-107.5 — a class B misdemeanor, and class A with alcohol, drugs or a vehicle
Hazing is intentionally, knowingly or recklessly doing, or making someone do, something that endangers their health or safety, is physically brutal, involves forced consumption, or causes extreme mental stress, for initiation into or membership in an organization, or against a member or candidate of a school team or organization.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
| Hazing | Level |
|---|---|
| HazingAs described | LevelClass B misdemeanor |
| HazingInvolving a motor vehicle, alcohol or a drug | LevelClass A misdemeanor |
| HazingInvolving a dangerous weapon, or causing serious bodily injury | LevelThird degree felony |
| HazingCausing serious bodily injury with a dangerous weapon | LevelSecond degree felony |
A person who reports hazing in good faith is not civilly or criminally liable for reporting it, and consent by a person under 21 is not a defense.
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 76-5-107.5 — Prohibition of "hazing" -- Definitions -- Penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.