Generated: March 25, 2026
Utah Reentry Guide
Last updated: March 2026Utah uses a 3-tier risk classification (Tier 1/2/3)
📅 Your First 30 Days
Complete these steps as quickly as possible after release. Missing deadlines can trigger supervision violations.
Report to your probation or parole officer within 24 hours of release
Register with the Utah DOC within 3 days of establishing your address
Verify address compliance with Utah's 1,000-ft rule for child offenses before moving in
Obtain Utah state ID reflecting your registered address
Contact Utah Legal Services for civil legal assistance
📋 Registry Obligations
Utah sex offenders register with the Utah DOC. Tier III verify every 90 days, Tier II semi-annually, Tier I annually. Address and employment changes must be reported within 3 days of the change.
Tier system: Utah uses a 3-tier risk classification (Tier 1/2/3)
🏠 Residency Restrictions
Utah restricts sex offenders whose offense involved a child from residing within 1,000 feet of schools, daycares, and playgrounds. The Utah DOC manages registration. Supervision conditions from the Board of Pardons and Parole may impose additional restrictions.
- ·1,000 ft from schools, daycares, and playgrounds (child offenses)
- ·Cannot reside with a minor victim
- ·Must register with the Utah DOC within 3 days of establishing residence
- ·Address changes must be reported within 3 days
- ·Must provide vehicle, employment, and internet identifier information
💡 Housing tip: Utah's 1,000-ft restriction applies to child offenses. Salt Lake City and Utah County have limited compliant housing. Contact the DOC case management unit for pre-release housing planning. The Board of Pardons can help with housing planning for parolees.
Find housing resources →💼 Fair-Chance Employers
Employers who explicitly accept applicants with sex offense records. View all fair-chance employers →
No jobs currently listed specifically in Utah, but many employers hire remotely or across state lines.
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📞 Key Contacts
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⚖️ Legal Aid
🤝 Reentry Organizations
State DOC reentry programs and community supervision
Transitional housing and reentry services in Salt Lake City
🏛️ Parole / Supervision Agency
Utah Board of Pardons and Parole: 801-261-6464 · bop.utah.gov
🆘 Crisis & Emergency Lines
📖 SORNA Tier Reference
Utah Tier 3 registrants cannot be employed within 1,000 ft of schools, daycares, preschools, or playgrounds. All registrants must report employment address and any changes within 3 days.
For complete tier definitions, offense classifications, and federal vs. state comparisons:
View Full Utah SORNA Guide →or visit: openpath.app/sorna-info
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Disclaimer: This guide is informational only. Laws change frequently. Always verify your specific requirements with your supervision officer and consult a qualified attorney.