Duchesne County Sex Offender Registry
Duchesne County sex offenders are listed on the Utah Sex Offender Registry, which is open to the public through the Utah Department of Corrections. You can search by name, address, or zip code to find registered sex offenders living or working in Duchesne County. The Duchesne County Sheriff manages local registration and works with state agencies to keep the registry current. Whether you are looking up a specific person or want to know who is registered near you, this page covers how to access that information and what to expect.
Duchesne County Quick Facts
Duchesne County Sheriff Registration
The Duchesne County Sheriff is the primary registration authority for sex offenders in Duchesne County. All people required to register under Utah law must report to the sheriff when they move into the county, change their address, or start a new job or school. The sheriff forwards registration details to the Utah Department of Corrections, which updates the state registry. This process keeps the data you see online as accurate as possible.
The Duchesne County Sheriff office is located in Duchesne and serves all unincorporated areas and smaller towns in the county. If you have questions about a specific registrant or need to verify whether someone has registered, you can contact the sheriff directly. Law enforcement staff can confirm registration status for people in Duchesne County. The sheriff also enforces compliance and can investigate if someone fails to register as required.
The Utah Sex Offender Registry at sor.utah.gov shows all active registrants in Duchesne County. The Duchesne County Sheriff office is the local point of contact for any concerns about sex offenders in your community.
You can learn more about the Duchesne County Sheriff by visiting their website. The page below shows the sheriff's office information and resources for residents.
The Duchesne County Sheriff handles all local sex offender registrations and updates. Visit duchesne.utah.gov/sheriff for contact details and office hours.
Utah Sex Offender Registry Search
The Utah Sex Offender Registry is the main tool for looking up registered sex offenders anywhere in Utah, including Duchesne County. The registry is maintained by the Utah Department of Corrections and is free to use. You can search by first name, last name, city, zip code, or county. Search results show the offender's name, photo, address, and offense information. The registry is updated on a regular basis as offenders report changes.
To search for Duchesne County sex offenders, go to sor.utah.gov and enter Duchesne County or a specific zip code. The results will list all people currently registered in that area. You can also click on any name to see more detail, including a map of their registered address. This tool is available to anyone at no cost.
Note: The registry shows where offenders have registered. It does not show every address they may visit or where they spend time.
The Utah Department of Corrections oversees the registry at the state level. They process updates sent by county sheriffs and ensure data is consistent across the system. The page below shows the Utah DOC website, which includes sex offender registry information and contacts.
The Utah Department of Corrections manages state-level oversight of all sex offender registrations, including those in Duchesne County. Visit corrections.utah.gov for more information.
Duchesne County Registration Requirements
Utah law requires sex offenders to register and keep their information current. Under Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 41, people on the registry must verify their registration at least twice a year. The check-ins happen during the month of their birthday and again six months later. Any change in address, employment, or school enrollment must be reported to the Duchesne County Sheriff within three business days.
People who move to Duchesne County from out of state must register within 10 days of establishing residency. This rule applies even if the person has completed all registration requirements in their previous state. Out-of-state offenders who fail to register in Duchesne County can face criminal charges in Utah. The law is firm on this point, and law enforcement in Duchesne County actively monitors compliance.
The annual registration fee under state law is $100. Offenders pay this when they complete their yearly check-in. Failure to pay the fee or complete registration on time is a third-degree felony in Utah. Courts take these violations seriously, and people who skip registration face real legal consequences in Duchesne County. The fee helps fund the administration of the registry program statewide.
Utah law also restricts where sex offenders convicted of crimes against minors can live and spend time. They cannot reside or loiter near schools, daycare centers, public parks, playgrounds, or public swimming pools. These protected zone rules apply in Duchesne County just as they do in every other county in Utah.
National Search for Duchesne County Offenders
If you want to check whether someone has a sex offense record in another state, use the National Sex Offender Public Website. The NSOPW is a federal tool run by the U.S. Department of Justice. It links to all state, territory, and tribal sex offender registries in one place. You can search by name and see results from every participating registry at once. This is useful when you are checking someone who may have moved to Duchesne County from elsewhere.
The national search does not replace the Utah registry. For the most current and detailed information about Duchesne County registrants, always use sor.utah.gov as your primary source. The NSOPW is best for checking cross-state histories or finding someone who may have moved between states. Both tools are free and do not require you to create an account.
The National Sex Offender Public Website allows you to search sex offender registries across all 50 states. Visit nsopw.gov to run a multi-state search.
Utah Sex Offender Laws
Utah's sex offender registry laws were consolidated under Title 53 in 2025. Before that change, the registry was governed by Title 77, Chapter 41. Both sets of rules have applied to Duchesne County residents at different times. The move to Title 53 did not eliminate registration obligations; it reorganized them under a different part of state law. You can review the prior statutes at le.utah.gov, and the 2025 update is documented at the Utah legislature's official site.
Utah uses a tiered system for sex offenders. The tier a person is assigned determines how long they must register and how often they must check in. Higher-tier offenders face longer registration periods and more frequent check-ins. The Utah Department of Corrections assigns tiers based on the offense and other factors. Duchesne County Sheriff staff work within this system when they process registrations locally.
Under Utah GRAMA (Utah Code 63G-2), the sex offender registry is a public record. Anyone can search it without providing a reason or identifying themselves. The law is designed to support community awareness while also protecting accurate information from abuse. Name changes are not allowed while a person is on the registry, which prevents people from hiding their identity by changing their legal name.
Cities in Duchesne County
Duchesne County includes several communities such as Duchesne, Roosevelt, and Myton. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All sex offender registrations for Duchesne County residents are handled by the Duchesne County Sheriff.
Nearby Counties
Duchesne County borders several other Utah counties. If you are searching for sex offenders near the county line, check adjacent registries as well.