Draper Sex Offender Registry
Draper residents can search the sex offender registry through the Utah Sex Offender Registry at sor.utah.gov and through OffenderWatch, which the Draper City Police Department uses for local monitoring. Draper is a Salt Lake County city notable as home to the Utah Department of Corrections headquarters. Sex offenders who live, work, or attend school in Draper must register with the Draper City Police Department. The registry is public and free to search. Anyone can look up registered sex offenders in Draper by name, address, or zip code.
Draper Quick Facts
Draper City Police and Sex Offender Registration
The Draper City Police Department handles sex offender registration for people who live or work in Draper. Offenders must appear in person to register, update their information, and pay the annual state fee. Draper City Police works with Salt Lake County agencies and the Utah Department of Corrections to keep registration records current and track compliance. Any offender in Draper who is not under Adult Probation and Parole supervision registers at the local police department. AP&P-supervised offenders register through their assigned officer.
Draper City Police can answer questions about local registration requirements, report violations, and confirm whether a specific address is compliant with any court-imposed residency restrictions. Full contact information and department services are available at draper.ut.us/police. The department serves Draper residents and coordinates with the Salt Lake County Sheriff on cases that cross city lines.
The Draper City Police Department oversees sex offender registration for Draper residents and workers.
Draper City Police coordinates with Salt Lake County and state agencies to maintain current sex offender records for the city.
Utah Department of Corrections Headquarters in Draper
The Utah Department of Corrections has its main office in Draper at 14717 S. Minuteman Drive, Draper, UT 84020. You can reach them by phone at (801) 495-7700 or online at corrections.utah.gov. The DOC manages the statewide sex offender registry database and oversees the Adult Probation and Parole program that supervises many registered offenders. Because the DOC headquarters is in Draper, this city has more direct access to state-level registration resources than most Utah cities.
The DOC also operates correctional facilities in and near Draper. Offenders released from these facilities who are returning to Draper as their home address must register with Draper City Police within three business days of release. If they are released to AP&P supervision, their first registration typically occurs at the AP&P office. Either way, the registration must happen quickly after release. Late registration after release is a common source of new charges for recently released offenders.
The DOC can answer questions about the statewide program, tier classifications, registration periods, and removal petitions. For issues specific to Draper city residents, Draper City Police is the better first contact. The DOC handles broader questions about state law and policy.
The Utah Department of Corrections maintains the statewide sex offender registry from its Draper headquarters.
The DOC at 14717 S. Minuteman Drive oversees all Utah sex offender registration and can answer statewide program questions.
Utah Sex Offender Registry for Draper
The Utah Sex Offender Registry at sor.utah.gov lists all registered sex offenders in Utah, including those in Draper. It is maintained by the Utah Department of Corrections and updated as offenders report changes and as law enforcement processes new registrations. Search by name, city, zip code, or county. Results show each offender's photo, registered address, tier level, and offense history. Draper offenders appear alongside others in Salt Lake County and across the state.
Utah uses a three-tier system. Tier 1 offenders register for 10 years. Tier 2 is 25 years. Tier 3 is lifetime registration. All tiers appear in the public registry while the registration period is active. If an offender has completed their period or moved out of state, they may not appear in current results. You can also search the National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov to check registration history across all 50 states.
Draper Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Sex offenders in Draper must comply with Utah registration law. The statute was previously located at Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 41. As of May 7, 2025, Utah moved these laws to Title 53 as part of a statewide restructuring of public safety statutes. The requirements themselves did not change. Draper offenders still register twice a year, pay $100 annually, and must report any changes within three business days.
The twice-yearly schedule uses the offender's birth month for the first visit and six months later for the second. Both registrations must be done in person. Missing either appointment is a separate criminal offense. For felony-based registrants, failing to register is a third-degree felony. Draper offenders on AP&P may have additional reporting obligations set by their supervision conditions beyond the base registration requirements under state law.
Changes to address, phone number, employment, vehicle, or school enrollment must be reported within three business days. This rule applies to temporary changes too. If an offender stays somewhere other than their registered address for more than a few days, they may need to report that. Draper City Police can answer specific questions about what triggers a reporting requirement.
People who move to Draper from another state must register within 10 days of establishing residency. Utah applies its own standards for who must register. Anyone with a qualifying conviction anywhere must register here, even if their prior state did not require it. The Third District Court in Salt Lake County handles registration violation cases for Draper residents.
Draper Protected Zones and Residency Restrictions
Registered sex offenders in Draper who were convicted of crimes against minors face restrictions on where they may live. Utah law defines protected zones as: licensed daycares and preschools, public swimming pools, public and private primary and secondary schools, community parks, and public playgrounds. Draper has multiple schools, parks, and family-oriented facilities throughout the city. Offenders with qualifying convictions must avoid living within the restricted distances from these locations.
Draper has grown significantly in recent years, with new residential developments, schools, and community parks added across the city. Offenders subject to residency restrictions should verify that any new address in Draper complies with current restrictions before moving. What was compliant before a new school or park opened may no longer be compliant. Draper City Police can flag whether a specific address raises issues. An attorney familiar with Utah sex offender law can also review residency compliance.
Name changes are not permitted while an offender is on the Utah registry. The Utah DOC handles questions about name change rules. Removal from the registry is possible by petition after 5, 10, or 20 years depending on the offense tier. Removal petitions go through the Third District Court.
Salt Lake County Sheriff and Draper
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for unincorporated parts of Salt Lake County and coordinates with Draper City Police on county-wide sex offender compliance. For offenders who move between Draper and unincorporated Salt Lake County, the registering agency changes with the address. If you move from Draper into an unincorporated area, re-register with the Salt Lake County Sheriff. Moving back to Draper means re-registering with Draper City Police. Contact the Sheriff's Office at saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff for county-level matters.
Salt Lake County Sex Offender Records
Draper is in Salt Lake County. The Salt Lake County Sheriff and the Third District Court handle county-level sex offender matters. For more on county registration offices, records, and resources across Salt Lake County, visit the Salt Lake County sex offender page.
Nearby Cities Sex Offender Registries
Several cities near Draper in Salt Lake County have their own sex offender registration through local police departments and the state registry.