Utah Video Recording Laws
Utah allows video recording in public spaces without restriction. There is no state statute that broadly prohibits filming in areas where people have no reasonable expectation of privacy. Utah's voyeurism statute (76-9-702.7, renumbered during the 2025 criminal code recodification) creates strict limits on video recording in private settings.
This guide explains where you can and cannot use video cameras in Utah, privacy expectations, and criminal penalties for violations.
Public Video Recording in Utah
Your Right to Record in Public
Utah does not restrict video recording in public locations. You can film on public streets, sidewalks, parks, government buildings open to the public, and at public events. Video-only recording in public does not implicate Utah's wiretapping statute (77-23a-4), which focuses on audio interception.
When Public Recording Includes Audio
If your video camera captures audio, Utah's one-party consent rule applies. As long as you participate in any conversation being recorded, the audio is lawful.
Video Recording in Private Places
Utah's Voyeurism Statute (76-9-702.7)
Under Utah Code Ann. 76-9-702.7, a person is guilty of voyeurism who intentionally uses technology to secretly record an individual for the purpose of viewing any portion of the individual's body regarding which they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, without their knowledge or consent, and under circumstances where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Penalties for Voyeuristic Recording
| Offense | Classification | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Voyeuristic recording | Class A Misdemeanor | 1 year jail |
| Distribution of voyeuristic images | Third Degree Felony | 5 years prison |
| Distribution involving child under 14 | Second Degree Felony | 15 years prison |
2025 Criminal Code Recodification
Effective May 7, 2025, Utah completed a major recodification of its criminal code. The voyeurism statute (76-9-702.7) and related privacy provisions in Title 76, Chapter 9 were renumbered. The substantive requirements and penalties remained the same.
Video Recording in Specific Settings
Workplace
Employers can install video cameras in common areas but cannot place them in bathrooms, locker rooms, or changing areas. The NLRA restricts surveillance that chills protected concerted activity.
Security Cameras
Homeowners can install cameras on their own property. Cameras should be pointed at your property, not directly at neighbors' private areas.
Dashcams
Dashcams are legal in Utah. Video captured on public roads is lawful.
Government Meetings
Under Utah Code Ann. 52-4-203, public bodies must record their own open meetings and make recordings available within three business days. The public can also make their own recordings.
Using Video as Evidence
Video recordings made legally are generally admissible in Utah courts. Courts evaluate authentication, relevance, chain of custody, and whether probative value outweighs prejudicial effect.
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