The state of Utah has ban-the-box laws for public sector employers, including counties and municipalities, that regulate the use of pre-employment criminal background checks. Government employers are prohibited from asking applicants about their criminal histories until they have been interviewed for the job. If no interview is conducted, employers cannot ask about criminal history until they extend a conditional job offer.
Since the extent of these county ban-the-box regulations vary on a case-by-case basis, it’s important for public employers to stay aware of the distinctions that apply within their jurisdiction.