# Utah Code § 53-10-103: Division -- Creation -- Director appointment and qualifications

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_103

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53-10-103
- **Heading:** Division -- Creation -- Director appointment and qualifications
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 53 / Chapter 53-10 / § 53-10-103

## Text

(1) There is created within the department the Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Division. (2) The division shall be administered by a director appointed by the commissioner with the approval of the governor. (3) The director is the executive and administrative head of the division and shall be experienced in administration and possess additional qualifications as determined by the commissioner and as provided by law. (4) The director acts under the supervision and control of the commissioner and may be removed from his position at the will of the commissioner. (5) The director shall receive compensation as provided by Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 53-10-101 § 53-10-101. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-102 § 53-10-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-103 § 53-10-103. Division -- Creation -- Director appointment and qualifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-104 § 53-10-104. Division duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-104.5 § 53-10-104.5. Wireless service -- Communication device location information in emergencies and certain urgent situations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_104.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-105 § 53-10-105. Assistance to law enforcement agencies -- Investigation of crimes -- Laboratory facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-105.1 § 53-10-105.1. Requirements for mobile device forensics services by a local law enforcement agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_105.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-106 § 53-10-106. Cooperation with agencies of any state or nation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-107 § 53-10-107. Admissibility in evidence of certified copies of division files.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-108 § 53-10-108. Restrictions on access, use, and contents of division records -- Limited use of records for employment purposes -- Challenging accuracy of records -- Usage fees -- Missing children records -- Penalty for misuse of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-109 § 53-10-109. Telecommunications systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-110 § 53-10-110. Authority of officers and officials to take fingerprints, photographs, and other data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_110.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-111 § 53-10-111. Refusal to provide information -- False information -- Misdemeanor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_111.md)
- [Utah Code § 53-10-112 § 53-10-112. Director and officers to have peace officer powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53_S53_10_112.md)

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