64-13-10.4. Entry of an inmate -- Identification application requests.

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Effective 5/3/2023

(a)Within 15 days after the date on which an inmate enters incarceration in a state correctional facility, and, if applicable, approximately six months before the date of the inmate's anticipated release as described in Subsection 64-13-10.6(3) , the department shall determine whether the inmate has:

(i)a certified copy of the inmate's birth certificate;

(ii)a copy of the inmate's social security card; and

(iii)a current state-issued driver license or state-issued identification card.

(b)For any document described in Subsection (1)(a) that the inmate does not possess, the department shall:

(i)inform the inmate that each document listed in Subsection (1)(a) may be required to obtain employment upon release;

(ii)inquire whether the inmate would like to apply for and obtain any of the documents described in Subsection (1)(a) ; and

(A)if the inmate accepts assistance in obtaining the documents described in Subsection (1)(a) , subject to Subsection

(5), provide the assistance described in Subsections

(2)through

(4)within 30 days after the date on which the inmate accepts assistance; or

(B)if the inmate refuses assistance in obtaining the documents described in Subsection (1)(a) , maintain a record of the inmate's refusal in the department's electronic file management system.

(a)If an inmate was born in the United States and accepts assistance in obtaining a certified copy of the inmate's birth certificate, the department shall:

(i)request that the inmate pay the fee for obtaining the certified copy of the inmate's birth certificate; or

(ii)if the department determines that the inmate is unable to pay the fee as described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) , determine whether funds are available from a private donation and use the private donation to pay the fee.

(b)If funds are available to pay the fee for obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate as described in Subsection (2)(a) , the department shall request a certified copy of the inmate's birth certificate from the inmate's state of birth.

(3)If an inmate accepts assistance in obtaining a copy of the inmate's social security card and does not have a copy of the inmate's social security card, the department shall coordinate with the Social Security Administration in obtaining a copy of the inmate's social security card, unless the inmate previously requested the maximum number of yearly or lifetime requests.

(4)If an inmate accepts assistance in obtaining a state-issued identification card or driver license, the department shall follow the procedure described in Subsection 64-13-10.6(4) .

(5)The requirements of this section do not apply if the inmate is not:

(a)a citizen of the United States; or

(b)a lawful resident of the United States who has legal authorization to work in the United States.

Enacted by Chapter 414 , 2023 General Session