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Utah Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S106.html
77-41-102(17)
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S102.html
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Twice yearly 77-41-105(3)
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S105.html
10yrs/life 77-41-105(3)(a) and ©
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S105.html?v=C77-41-S105_2015051220150512#77-41-105(3)(c)
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Response needed.
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
Response needed.
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Is there a registration fee?
Yes
$100 Annually
77-41-111
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S111.html?v=C77-41-S111_1800010118000101
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
In presence of child 77-27-21.8
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter27/77-27-S21.8.html?v=C77-27-S21.8_2015051220150512
Fees 77-41-111
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S111.html
Residency and proximity while under probation or parole 77-27-21.7
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter27/77-27-S21.7.html
notification 41-77-110
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S110.html?v=C77-41-S110_1800010118000101
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Yes §§ 77-41-112(1)
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S112.html?v=C77-41-S112_2016051020160510
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Registration is needed in Utah only if you stay for more than 10 days in the course of one year. Utah Code 77-41-102 17 (b) (II)
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S102.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 77-41-105(1)
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S105.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?
FTR 77-41-107
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter41/77-41-S107.html
76-5-401
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5-S401.html
Chapter 5 part 4
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5-P4.html
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
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
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
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
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=54438
Utah Department of Corrections
https://corrections.utah.gov/
How does the state’s legislative process work?
https://le.utah.gov/lrgc/billtolaw.pdf
https://le.utah.gov/documents/aboutthelegislature/TestifyingbeforeaLegislativeCommittee.htm
http://www.acluutah.org/legislation/the-community-lobbyist/item/365-understanding-the-legislative-process
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Multiple search options
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
Using an app
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/watch-utah-legislature-bills/id598951706?mt=8
Paid service
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
Law enforcement and criminal justice
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
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
14717 S. Minuteman Drive
Draper, UT 84020
801-495-7700
Registry@utah.gov
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http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=54438
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