# Utah Code § 20A-2-101.3: Convicted misdemeanants -- Restoration of right to vote or hold office

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_101.3

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 20A-2-101.3
- **Heading:** Convicted misdemeanants -- Restoration of right to vote or hold office
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 20A / Chapter 20A-2 / § 20A-2-101.3

## Text

(1) As used in this section, "misdemeanant" means a person convicted of a misdemeanor for an offense under this title. (2) A misdemeanant's right to register to vote and to vote in an election is restored when the misdemeanant: (a) is sentenced to probation; or (b) has successfully completed the term of incarceration to which the misdemeanant was sentenced. (3) A misdemeanant's right to hold elective office is restored when: (a) the misdemeanor for an offense under this title is expunged as provided in Title 77, Chapter 40a, Expungement of Criminal Records; or (b) (i) five years have passed since the date of the misdemeanant's most recent misdemeanor conviction of an offense under this title; (ii) the misdemeanant has paid all court-ordered restitution and fines; and (iii) for each misdemeanor conviction that has not been expunged, the misdemeanant has: (A) completed probation in relation to the misdemeanor; or (B) successfully completed the term of incarceration associated with the misdemeanor.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 20A-2-101 § 20A-2-101. Eligibility for registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-101.1 § 20A-2-101.1. Preregistering to vote.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_101.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-101.3 § 20A-2-101.3. Convicted misdemeanants -- Restoration of right to vote or hold office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_101.3.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-101.5 § 20A-2-101.5. Convicted felons -- Restoration of right to vote and right to hold office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_101.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-102 § 20A-2-102. Registration a prerequisite to voting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-102.5 § 20A-2-102.5. Voter registration deadline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_102.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-103 § 20A-2-103. Special elections -- Lists of voters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-104 § 20A-2-104. Voter registration form -- Registered voter lists -- Fees for copies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-105 § 20A-2-105. Determining residency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-107 § 20A-2-107. Designating or changing party affiliation -- Times permitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-107.5 § 20A-2-107.5. Designating or changing party affiliation -- Regular primary election and presidential primary election -- Voting in primaries of multiple parties prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_107.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-108 § 20A-2-108. Driver license or state identification card registration form -- Transmittal of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-201 § 20A-2-201. Registering to vote at office of county clerk.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-202 § 20A-2-202. Registration by mail.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_202.md)

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