Murray Utah Sex Offender Registry
Murray residents can search the sex offender registry through the Utah Sex Offender Registry at sor.utah.gov and through OffenderWatch, which Murray City Police uses to manage and share registration data locally. Murray is a mid-valley Salt Lake County city positioned between Salt Lake City and Sandy. Sex offenders who live, work, or go to school in Murray must register with the Murray City Police Department. The registry is public and free. Anyone can look up registered sex offenders in Murray by name, address, or zip code and view their current photo and address information.
Murray Quick Facts
Murray City Police and Sex Offender Registration
The Murray City Police Department is the local registering agency for sex offenders who live or work in Murray. Offenders must appear in person to register, update their information, and pay the annual state fee. Murray City Police works with Salt Lake County and the Utah Department of Corrections to keep records current. Offenders in Murray who are not under Adult Probation and Parole supervision register directly with the local police. AP&P-supervised offenders in Murray register through their supervising officer.
If you have questions about registration requirements, want to report a concern about a registered offender in Murray, or need to confirm whether a specific address is compliant with any court-imposed restrictions, contact Murray City Police. Department contact details and services are listed at murray.utah.gov/police. Murray police also coordinate with Salt Lake County Sheriff on matters that cross city lines.
Murray is a compact city with several well-established neighborhoods. Offenders who move within Murray must still report their new address to Murray City Police within three business days of moving, even if the move is within the same city. This requirement applies to any change of address, not just moves that cross city or county lines.
Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 41 governs sex offender registration requirements for Murray and all of Utah.
As of May 7, 2025, these statutes moved to Title 53, but the registration requirements for Murray offenders remain the same.
Search Murray Sex Offenders on OffenderWatch
OffenderWatch is the platform Murray City Police uses to share sex offender data with the public. You can search by name, address, or zip code at offenderwatch.com. The map view shows where registered offenders live relative to any address you enter. Results include current photos, addresses, and offense details for each registered person in Murray. This is one of the fastest ways to check whether a registered offender lives near a specific location in Murray.
OffenderWatch pulls data directly from Murray City Police records and the Utah Sex Offender Registry. When offenders report changes, those updates flow to OffenderWatch so the platform stays current. The site is free to use and does not require creating an account. Results are as current as the last registry update from law enforcement.
OffenderWatch provides a searchable map of registered sex offenders in Murray and across Utah.
OffenderWatch links Murray City Police records to the statewide registry for easy public access and location-based searching.
Utah Sex Offender Registry for Murray
The Utah Sex Offender Registry at sor.utah.gov is the official statewide database maintained by the Utah Department of Corrections. All registered sex offenders in Utah, including those in Murray, appear here. Search by name, city, zip code, or county. Each result shows the offender's photo, registered address, tier level, and offense history. The registry is updated as offenders report changes and as new registrations are processed by local agencies like Murray City Police.
Utah uses a three-tier classification system. Tier 1 carries a 10-year registration period. Tier 2 is 25 years. Tier 3 is lifetime registration. Murray offenders in all three tiers appear in public registry results as long as their registration is active. If an offender has completed their required period or relocated out of state, they may not show up. The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov lets you check across all 50 states if you want to verify out-of-state history.
Murray Sex Offender Registration Rules
Utah sex offender registration law was previously at Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 41. As of May 7, 2025, these statutes moved to Title 53 under a broader restructuring of Utah public safety law. The rules did not change. Murray offenders must still register twice a year, pay the $100 annual fee, and report any changes within three business days of when the change occurs.
The two annual registrations fall in the offender's birth month and six months later. Both must be done in person at Murray City Police. Missing a registration date is a criminal offense. Felony-based registrants who fail to register face a third-degree felony charge. The consequences are serious. Most offenders in Murray comply because the cost of not doing so is a new criminal case on top of an existing record.
Any change to an offender's address, phone number, vehicle, employer, or school enrollment must be reported within three business days. This includes temporary changes. If an offender stays at a location other than their registered address for more than a few days, they may need to report it. Murray City Police can clarify exactly when a temporary stay triggers a reporting obligation under Utah law.
Out-of-state movers must register in Murray within 10 days of establishing residency. Utah does not rely on whether the previous state required registration. If someone has a qualifying conviction, they must register in Utah when they move here. Murray City Police can answer questions about what qualifies as establishing residency and how out-of-state registrations are processed.
Murray Protected Zones and Residency Rules
Registered sex offenders in Murray who were convicted of crimes involving minors face residency restrictions near certain protected zones. Under Utah law, these protected zones include licensed daycares and preschools, public swimming pools, public and private primary and secondary schools, community parks, and public playgrounds. Offenders with qualifying convictions may not reside within the restricted distances from these locations. The specific distances vary by court order and offense type.
Murray has several schools, parks, and community facilities spread across the city. Offenders subject to residency restrictions should confirm that any prospective address in Murray complies before signing a lease or purchasing property. Draper City Police can flag potential issues with a specific address. An attorney with experience in Utah sex offender law can also review compliance. Name changes are not allowed while an offender is on the registry. The Utah DOC handles questions about name change rules.
Removal from the registry is available by petition. The waiting period is 5, 10, or 20 years depending on the offense level. Removal petitions go through the Third District Court, which covers Murray and the rest of Salt Lake County.
Salt Lake County Sheriff and Murray Registration
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office handles registration for unincorporated parts of Salt Lake County and coordinates with Murray City Police on county-wide compliance efforts. If an offender moves between Murray and an unincorporated area of Salt Lake County, the registering agency changes with the address. Re-registration with the new agency must happen within three business days of the move. Contact the Salt Lake County Sheriff at saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff for county-level questions or to report concerns about offenders in unincorporated areas.
The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov and (801) 495-7700 oversees the statewide registration program and can answer general questions about Utah law. The DOC's main office is in Draper, just south of Murray. They manage the central registry database and coordinate between local agencies, courts, and AP&P supervisors across the state.
Salt Lake County Sex Offender Records
Murray 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 and resources across Salt Lake County, visit the Salt Lake County sex offender page.
Nearby Cities Sex Offender Registries
Several cities near Murray in Salt Lake County maintain their own sex offender registration through local police departments and the state registry.