Utah § 53-6-208 - Inactive certificates -- Lapse of certificate -- Reinstatement.

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§ 53-6-208. Inactive certificates -- Lapse of certificate -- Reinstatement.

Effective 5/13/2014
53-6-208.  Inactive certificates -- Lapse of certificate -- Reinstatement.
(1)
(a) The certificate of a peace officer who has not been actively engaged in performing the duties as a certified and sworn peace officer for 18 consecutive months or more, but less than four consecutive years, is designated "inactive."
(b) A peace officer whose certificate is inactive shall pass the certification examination and a physical fitness test before the certificate may be reissued or reinstated.
(2)
(a) The certificate of a peace officer who has not been actively engaged in performing the duties as a certified and sworn peace officer for four continuous years or more is designated as "lapsed."
(b) A peace officer whose certificate is lapsed shall pass the basic training course at a certified academy, the certification examination, and a physical fitness test before the certificate may be reissued or reinstated.


Amended by Chapter 246, 2014 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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