Tooele County Sex Offenders
Tooele County sex offenders are tracked through the Utah state registry and must comply with registration requirements set by state law. If you want to look up registered sex offenders in Tooele County, you can search the public database at sor.utah.gov by county, city, or zip code. The Tooele County Sheriff and Tooele City Police both handle local registration and enforcement. This page covers how to search the Tooele County registry, what the registration rules require, and how to report a compliance problem.
Tooele County Quick Facts
Tooele City Police and Sex Offender Registration
Residents of Tooele City who are required to register as sex offenders report to the Tooele City Police Department. The city police handle in-person registrations for people living within Tooele City limits and pass that information to the statewide system. If you live in Tooele City and have questions about a specific offender in your area, the city police department is a good starting point for local inquiries.
The Tooele City Police site at tooelecity.org/police provides contact information and department details. The police department works alongside the Tooele County Sheriff and the Utah Department of Corrections to ensure registry data in Tooele County stays accurate. All registration records flow into the same central state database at sor.utah.gov.
For the broader county outside of Tooele City, the Tooele County Sheriff handles sex offender registration oversight. The sheriff's office is based in Tooele City and serves all unincorporated areas of the county as well as smaller communities throughout Tooele County.
Utah DOC Role in Tooele County
The Utah Department of Corrections manages sex offender registration at the state level for all 29 Utah counties, including Tooele. The DOC handles initial registrations for people released from state prison or placed on probation for qualifying sex offenses. They maintain the central database that powers sor.utah.gov. You can reach the DOC at corrections.utah.gov or by calling (801) 495-7700.
For offenders in Tooele County who are on parole or probation, DOC officers may conduct compliance checks and address any issues with the offender's registration status. This includes verifying that address changes were reported on time, that the annual fee was paid, and that the offender attended their twice-yearly in-person verification appointments. The DOC and local law enforcement share responsibility for keeping Tooele County's registry data current and reliable.
How to Search the Tooele County Registry
The Utah Sex Offender Registry at sor.utah.gov lets you search for offenders in Tooele County by name, zip code, or county. Each result includes the person's name, current address, photo, physical description, and the offense that led to registration. The search is free and does not require a login. You do not need to provide personal information to run a search.
Registry data in Utah is public under Utah Code 63G-2, which is the state's public records law. This means anyone can access the registry. It also means offenders cannot block or limit who sees their information. Some narrow exceptions exist for juveniles and sealed records, but the vast majority of adult offenders in Tooele County appear in full detail on the public registry.
The national registry at nsopw.gov pulls live data from all 50 states, including Utah. Use this tool if you want to check whether someone registered in another state has also registered in Tooele County, or if you are tracking someone who may have moved across state lines.
Tooele County Sex Offender Registration Rules
All sex offenders living in Tooele County must follow Utah's statewide registration rules. The annual registration fee is $100. Offenders must appear in person twice per year to confirm their information is accurate. Any change to address, employer, vehicle, or online accounts must be reported within three business days of the change. These deadlines are strict. Missing them is a third-degree felony, which can result in up to five years in state prison under Utah sentencing guidelines.
Offenders who are moving to Tooele County from another Utah county report to their new local law enforcement agency within three business days. Out-of-state offenders moving to Tooele County have 10 days to complete initial registration in Utah. The 10-day clock starts from the date they establish residency in the state. If you are unsure whether your stay in Utah triggers a registration requirement, contact the Utah DOC at (801) 495-7700 before the deadline.
Offenders convicted of crimes against minors face protected zone restrictions in Tooele County. They may not live near, work at, or loiter around schools, daycare centers, public parks, playgrounds, or swimming pools. This applies throughout the county, including unincorporated areas west of the Oquirrh Mountains and communities in Skull Valley and Rush Valley. Violations of zone restrictions carry additional criminal charges separate from registration failure.
Utah's registry statutes were moved from Title 77, Chapter 41 to Title 53 in May 2025. Nothing substantive changed for offenders in Tooele County. The same rules apply, the same fees apply, and the same enforcement mechanisms are in place under the reorganized code.
Community Safety Resources in Tooele County
Residents in Tooele County who want to stay informed about sex offender activity in their area have several options. The state registry at sor.utah.gov is the primary source for current, accurate information. For automatic notifications when an offender registers near your address, sign up through the OffenderWatch platform at offenderwatch.com. This system is used by Utah law enforcement and sends alerts directly to residents who opt in.
If you suspect a sex offender in Tooele County is violating their registration requirements, do not confront them directly. Report the concern to the Tooele County Sheriff or the Tooele City Police, depending on where the person lives. Both agencies take registration violations seriously. They can investigate the situation and refer the case for prosecution if needed. You can also contact the Utah DOC at (801) 495-7700 if you are unsure which agency to call.
The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice publishes research data on sex offender trends and registry compliance at justice.utah.gov. This resource can help Tooele County residents, schools, and community organizations understand how the statewide registry works and what the data shows about registered offenders in Utah.
Cities in Tooele County
Tooele County includes several communities with Tooele City as the county seat and largest city. Browse sex offender registry information for Tooele City using the link below, or search the full county through the state registry at sor.utah.gov.
Nearby Counties
Tooele County shares borders with several other Utah counties. Each has its own set of local contacts for the state sex offender registry system.