Understanding Time Periods for Utah’s ARD Status

Individuals who are found guilty or enter a plea of guilty, no contest, guilty and mentally ill, or guilty by reason of insanity to a sexual offense are required to submit to mandatory HIV testing within 4 months of conviction. The convicted individual is responsible for the costs associated with the testing unless indigent. Victims of sexual crimes may request HIV testing under Utah Criminal Code 76-5-503. This is paid for by the Crime Victim Reparations Fund.