Offender Modifications

Added a provision preventing offenders on the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry from receiving a certificate of eligibility for expungement when sentenced for a qualifying offense.

Updated the list of affected Utah Code sections to include 77-40a-303.

Changed the bill title from 'Offender Supervision Amendments' to 'Offender Modifications' and updated the Long Title description to focus on the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry.

Removed a large block of repetitive code section numbers (e.g., 64-14-20477-18-105...) from the beginning of the document to clean up the text.

Corrected the list of affected Utah Code sections by removing the erroneous citation 'Chapters 476, 526' for Section 77-27-5.

Courts can now order supervision for class B misdemeanor convictions, but only if the Division of Adult Probation and Parole agrees to supervise the individual.

The Board of Pardons and Parole must consider the specific facts and circumstances of a new crime when deciding whether to re-parole an offender whose previous parole was revoked due to that new crime.

The Board must now hold a full hearing in open session with prior notice before releasing an offender before their minimum sentence term is served, unless mitigating circumstances exist.

The bill sets specific waiting periods before the Board can consider pardoning sex offenders on the registry: 10 years for those required to register for 10 years, and 20 years for those required to register for life.

The bill clarifies that certain severe restrictions on parole eligibility for specific violent offenses against children apply only to cases sentenced before April 29, 1996.

Courts can now order the Division of Adult Probation and Parole to supervise offenders convicted of class B misdemeanors, whereas previously supervision was generally limited to felonies and certain class A misdemeanors.

The Board of Pardons and Parole must consider the specific facts and circumstances of a new criminal offense before deciding whether to parole an offender who was previously paroled and had their parole revoked due to that new offense.

The board must now hold a full hearing in open session with prior notice before releasing any offender before their minimum term of imprisonment has been served, unless mitigating circumstances are found.

New timelines are established for considering pardons for sex offenders on the registry: 10 years must pass for 10-year registrants and 20 years must pass for lifetime registrants before the board can consider a pardon.

The definition of 'Division' in the new section 77-27-5.6 refers to the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services, while the main supervision section refers to the Division of Adult Probation and Parole.

Courts may now order the Division of Adult Probation and Parole to supervise offenders convicted of class B misdemeanors, provided the division consents to the supervision.

The board can only consider pardoning sex offenders on the registry after 10 years have passed for those required to register for 10 years, and after 20 years for those required to register for life.

The board must consider the specific facts and circumstances of a new criminal offense when deciding whether to re-parole an offender whose previous parole was revoked due to that new offense.

The board must hold a full hearing in open session with prior notice before releasing an offender before their minimum term of imprisonment has been served.

The document header was updated to reflect the final substitute bill format, including the sponsor's name and the specific amendment date and time.

The text layout was standardized, removing the 'Senate Committee Amendments' label and replacing it with the formal '3rd Sub. H.B. 110' title block.

Page numbering and footer text were adjusted to match the final bill format, shifting from '-1-', '-2-', '-3-' to a continuous page count.

Added a requirement that the Division of Adult Probation and Parole must consent before a court can order supervision for an individual convicted of a class B misdemeanor.

Added a restriction preventing offenders who are currently required to register on the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry at the time of sentencing from receiving a certificate of eligibility for expungement.

Modified the conditions under which a court may order the Division to supervise a class B misdemeanor offender to include specific criteria regarding prior convictions and homelessness.

Added authority for courts to order the Division of Adult Probation and Parole to supervise individuals convicted of Class B misdemeanors under specific circumstances.

Modified the Board of Pardons and Parole's authority to consider pardons for sex offenders on the registry, requiring 10 years to pass for 10-year registrants and 20 years for lifetime registrants before a pardon can be considered.

Modified victim rights regarding written statements, ensuring offenders have an opportunity to view them but prohibiting them from taking possession or reproducing the statements.

Added new definitions for 'Appearance', 'Case action plan', 'Criminal risk factors', and 'Deliberative process' to clarify board procedures and decision-making.

Added specific timelines for notifying victims and law enforcement agencies of board hearings, including a 30-day notice requirement unless an expedited hearing is necessary.

Modified the Board's authority to intervene in judicial proceedings to seek clarification or correction of orders impacting the Board's jurisdiction.