1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) "Division" means the Division of Adult Probation and Parole created in Section 64-14-202.
   2. (b) "Monitoring program" means the same as the term "program" is defined in Section 53-29-406.

2. (2) The division shall accept and begin monitoring program oversight responsibility for an offender who is a sex offender on the monitoring program if the division receives notice from:

   1. (a) the department under Section 53-29-406; or
   2. (b) another entity in accordance with monitoring program procedures established by the department.

3. (3) For a sex offender described in Subsection (2), the division shall:

   1. (a) monitor the sex offender as required by the department; and
   2. (b) comply with other procedures established by the department.

4. (4) The division shall comply with the requirements established by the department in Subsection 53-29-406(6), including:

   1. (a) submitting an affidavit requesting an arrest warrant in accordance with Section 77-7-5; and
   2. (b) in coordination with other state and local law enforcement agencies, attempting to locate and arrest the sex offender who is the subject of the warrant described in Subsection (4)(a).

Enacted by Chapter 331, 2026 General Session