Utah Admin. Code R722-300-8 - LEOJ Permits

(1)

(a) To obtain an LEOJ permit under Section 53-5-711, an applicant shall submit a completed permit application packet to the bureau as provided by Section R722-300-4.

(b) In addition, the applicant shall provide written documentation to establish to the satisfaction of the bureau that the applicant:

(i) is a law enforcement official or judge as defined in Section 53-5-711; and

(ii) has completed the course of training required by Subsection 53-5-711(2)(b).

(2) When reviewing an application for an LEOJ permit the bureau shall conduct the same background investigation as if the individual were seeking a permit.

(3)

(a) If the bureau finds that the applicant meets the requirements found in Subsection 53-5-711(2), the bureau shall issue an LEOJ permit to the applicant.

(b) The LEOJ permit shall be mailed to the applicant at the address listed on the application.

(4)

(a) If the bureau finds that the applicant does not meet the requirements found in Subsection 53-5-711(2), the bureau shall mail a denial letter to the applicant, return receipt requested.

(b) The denial letter shall state the reasons for denial and indicate that the applicant has a right to request a review hearing before the board by filing a petition for review within 60 days as provided in Subsection 53-5-704(16).

(5)

(a) When the bureau receives notice that an LEOJ permit holder resigns or is terminated from a position as a law enforcement official or judge, the LEOJ permit will be revoked and the bureau shall issue a permit, pursuant to Section 53-5-704, if the former LEOJ permit holder otherwise meets the requirements found in that section.

(b) If a former LEOJ permit holder gains new employment as a law enforcement official or judge, the bureau shall re-issue an LEOJ permit.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R722-300-8

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-3, effective 1/10/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-03, effective 1/9/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-24, effective 12/9/2021