Fiscal Note - State of Utah - 2012 General Session

HB0013 - Offender Registry Review

State Government (UCA 36-12-13(2)(b)):
Enactment of this bill will cost the Department of Public Safety $50,000 in one-time dedicated credits in FY 2012 for database changes. The Department will also collect $96,500 in dedicated credits for background checks and research costs in FY 2013 and $20,500 each year thereafter. This bill will also cost the Courts $51,800 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2013 and $22,800 each year thereafter for increased caseload. General Fund revenue of $51,800 will be generated for FY 2013 and $22,800 for each fiscal year thereafter for a total net General Fund impact of $0 each year. Restricted fund revenue of $11,000 will be generated in FY 2013 and $4,800 each year thereafter. Restricted fund revenue will be deposited in the Judges Contributory Trust Fund, Children's Legal Defense Account, and the Dispute Resolution Account.

Local Governments (UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)):
Enactment of this bill likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

Direct Expenditures by Utah Residents and Businesses (UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)):
Individuals that elect to petition to have their name removed from the Sex Offender and Kidnapping Registry will pay a $125 filing fee and an estimated $193 background check and research fee in FY 2013 and an estimated $93 each year thereafter. Total payments are estimated at $159,300 in FY 2013 for 500 cases and $48,100 for 220 cases each year thereafter.