//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** // {{ :ut.png?nolink&175x139}} ===== Utah Laws Regarding Registration ===== === Who must register? === 53-29-202\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S202.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S202.html]] === What information must registrants provide? === 53-29-304(4)(a)\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S304.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S304.html]] === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === Twice yearly 53-29-304(2)\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S304.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S304.html]]\\ 10yrs/life 53-29-203\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S203.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S203.html]] === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === No, registration is based purely on the **duration** associated with the seriousness of the offense. 53-29-203\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S203.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S203.html]] === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? === No === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === No 53-29-202\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S202.html?v=C53-29-S202_2025050720250507|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S202.html?v=C53-29-S202_2025050720250507]] === Is there a registration fee? === Yes 53-29-304(8)\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S304.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S304.html]] === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === 53-29-306\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S306.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S306.html]]\\ \\ 53-29-307\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S307.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S307.html]] === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === Yes\\ Five-year petition for removal 53-29-204\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S204.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S204.html]] Ten-year petition for removal 53-29-205\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S205.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S205.html]] Twenty-year petition for removal 53-29-206\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S206.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S206.html]] Process to petition for removal from registry 53-29-207\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S207.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S207.html]] === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? === Required to register with the department within 10 days after the day on which the offender enters the state, regardless of the offender's length of stay. 59-29-304(3)\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S304.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S304.html]] === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === Within 10 days 53-29-202\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S202.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter29/53-29-S202.html]] ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === 76-5-3 & 4\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5.html?v=C76-5_2022050420220504|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5.html?v=C76-5_2022050420220504]]\\ 76-5-5b\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5B/76-5b.html?v=C76-5b_1800010118000101|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5B/76-5b.html?v=C76-5b_1800010118000101]]\\ 76-5-5c\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5C/76-5c.html?v=C76-5c_2025050720250507|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5C/76-5c.html?v=C76-5c_2025050720250507]]\\ 76-5-d\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/76-5d.html?v=C76-5d_2025050720250507|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/76-5d.html?v=C76-5d_2025050720250507]] === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === Yes 76-3-202\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter3/76-3-S202.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter3/76-3-S202.html]] === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === Yes 76-3-203\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter3/76-3-S203.html|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter3/76-3-S203.html]] === What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. === [[https://bop.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Standard-Special-Parole-Conditions_Downloaded-8-15-2022.pdf|https://bop.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Standard-Special-Parole-Conditions_Downloaded-8-15-2022.pdf]] === What are the state civil commitment laws? === None found. === What is the age of consent? === Age 18 76-5-401.2\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5-S401.2.html? v=C76-5-S401.2_2018050820180508|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5-S401.2.html? v=C76-5-S401.2_2018050820180508]] === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === Yes. 76-5-401.2\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5-S401.2.html? v=C76-5-S401.2_2018050820180508|https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5-S401.2.html? v=C76-5-S401.2_2018050820180508]] ===== Info for State Advocates ===== === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === Utah Ex-Offender Voting Rights\\ [[https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ex-off-voting-rights/Utah|https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ex-off-voting-rights/Utah]] === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === [[http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=54438|http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=54438]]\\ \\ Utah Department of Corrections\\ [[https://corrections.utah.gov/|https://corrections.utah.gov/]] === How does the state’s legislative process work? === [[https://le.utah.gov/lrgc/billtolaw.pdf|https://le.utah.gov/lrgc/billtolaw.pdf]]\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/documents/aboutthelegislature/TestifyingbeforeaLegislativeCommittee.htm|https://le.utah.gov/documents/aboutthelegislature/TestifyingbeforeaLegislativeCommittee.htm]]\\ [[https://www.utahpta.org/guide-legislative-process|https://www.utahpta.org/guide-legislative-process]] === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === Multiple search options\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/Documents/bills.htm|https://le.utah.gov/Documents/bills.htm]] === Best keywords are: === Sexual offense; sex offender; sex offender registration === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === Track up to 150 bills\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/asp/billtrack/track.asp|https://le.utah.gov/asp/billtrack/track.asp]]\\ Paid service\\ [[https://legiscan.com/UT|https://legiscan.com/UT]] === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === Judiciary(H)\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2018&Com=HSTJUD|https://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2018&Com=HSTJUD]]\\ Law enforcement and criminal justice\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2018&Com=HSTLAW|https://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2018&Com=HSTLAW]]\\ Judiciary, law enforcement, and criminal justice(S)\\ [[https://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2018&Com=SSTJLC|https://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2018&Com=SSTJLC]] === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === House\\ [[https://house.utleg.gov/house-members/|https://house.utleg.gov/house-members/]]\\ Senate\\ [[https://senate.utah.gov/senate-roster/|https://senate.utah.gov/senate-roster/]] ===== Other Useful State Information ===== === Contact information for state registry office === 14717 S. Minuteman Drive\\ Draper, UT 84020\\ 801-495-7700\\ Registry@utah.gov\\ Accept terms and then click on “contact”\\ [[http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=54438|http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=54438]] === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === [[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]] === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === Response needed. === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === Response needed. === Other helpful information === [[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/utah/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/utah/]]