Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Public Safety
Title R722 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services, Criminal Identification
Rule R722-380 - Firearm Background Check Information
Section R722-380-5 - Law Enforcement Evidence Release

(a) A law enforcement agency seeking to obtain background clearance information from the bureau prior to releasing a firearm from custody must submit a completed Law Enforcement Evidence Release Form by mail or fax.

(b) Upon receipt of a completed Law Enforcement Evidence Release Form, the bureau shall conduct a thorough background investigation to determine whether the individual, to whom the firearm will be released, meets the requirements to possess a firearm established under Section 76-10-503 and Title 18 Section 922 of the United State Code.

(c) Upon completion of the background investigation, the bureau shall notify the law enforcement agency by fax or telephone, at the number indicated on the release form, whether the individual, to whom the firearm will be released, may possess a firearm.