Facing forgery charges in Utah? Get expert legal defense from Ascent Law Firm.Title 76, Utah Criminal Code. 2010 Utah Code Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code Chapter 06 - Offenses Against Property 76-6-501 - Forgery -- Elements of offense -- "Writing" defined. Forgery is not taken lightly in the state of Utah. It is a third-degree felony. Utah's forgery statute can be found in the Utah Criminal Code, Utah Code Ann. Forgery is the creation, altering, forging, or imitating of any document with the intent to defraud another person. In Utah, being charged with forgery can mean paying heavy fines, possible jail time, and destruction of your record.