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Justin Jesse Porter was a Mormon in Layton, Utah. In 2020 Porter was charged with ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT a 2nd Degree Felony and in 2022 ATTEMPTED – SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD – 2nd Degree Felony (amended to) – 3rd Degree Felony.
-December 29, 2020 charged/ August 2022 Porter Plead in Abeyance for ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT a 2nd Degree Felony, failed to show up for court appearance and so the guilty plea was no longer held in abeyance.
-July 22, 2022 charged/ June 20, 2023 Porter pleaded guilty for ATTEMPTED – SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD – 2nd Degree Felony (amended to) – 3rd Degree Felony/ Sentenced up to 5 years in prison, prison term suspended, jail 334 day(s) Credit is granted for 334 day(s) previously served. 36 months probation.
Porter is a LDS church member of record in the Lakeview Ward, in Layton, Utah.
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- STATE OF UTAH vs. JUSTIN JESSE PORTER,
- STATE OF UTAH vs. JUSTIN JESSE PORTER,
- Justin Jesse Porter,
- Justin Jesse Porter,
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1. STATE OF UTAH vs. JUSTIN JESSE PORTER
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT - OGDEN DISTRICT COURT
WEBER COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
APPEALED: CASE # 20230237
STATE OF UTAH vs. JUSTIN JESSE PORTER
CASE NUMBER 221901945 State FelonyCHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-5-404.1(2) - ATTEMPTED - SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD - 2nd Degree Felony(amended to) - 3rd Degree Felony
Offense Date: May 01, 2022
Location: Weber County
Plea: June 20, 2023 Guilty
Disposition: June 20, 2023 GuiltyA pre-sentence investigation was ordered.
The Judge orders Adult Probation and Parole to prepare a Pre-sentence report.HEARING
This is the time set for pre-trial conference.
10:57 -10:58 - Sidebar
Negotiations have been reached.Counsel stipulate to allow defendant release from custody with an ankle monitor to be supervised by AMP Probation.The State moves to amend the charge to Attempted Sex Abuse of a Child, a third degree felony.Court grants.The court advises defendant of rights and penalties.The defendant enters a plea of guilty to the charge as amended.The court accepts the plea, finding it has been knowingly and voluntarily given.The court will rely on the Statement of Defendant in Support of Guilty Plea and Certificate of Counsel to supplement a full Rule 11 colloquy.A pre-sentence report is requested.Sentencing is set August 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.Defendant waives time for sentencing.Court grants the join motion to allow defendant release with an ankle monitor pending sentencing.Defendant is directed to report to Adult Probation and Parole and AMP within 48 hours after release from custody.Referral provided to the defendant.The defendant shall have no contact with the victim.SENTENCE PRISON
Based on the defendant's conviction of ATTEMPTED SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD a 3rd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.SENTENCE JAIL
Based on the defendant's conviction of ATTEMPTED SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD a 3rd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to a term of 334 day(s)
Credit is granted for 334 day(s) previously served.ORDER OF PROBATION
The defendant is placed on probation for 36 month(s).
Probation is to be supervised by Adult Probation and Parole.
Defendant to serve 334 day(s) jail.The defendant shall enter into an agreement with the Utah State Department of Adult Probation & Parole and comply strictly with its terms and conditions.
The defendant shall report to the Department of Corrections and to the court whenever required.
The defendant shall have no like offenses while on probation.
The defendant shall have no contact with the victim or the victim's family.
The defendant shall continue with treatment and comply with all requirements of the psycho-sexual evaluation.
The defendant shall abide by Group A Sex Offender Conditions.01-14-2026 Filed order: ORDER TO TERMINATE PROBATION
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2. STATE OF UTAH vs. JUSTIN JESSE PORTER
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT - TOOELE DISTRICT COURT
TOOELE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. JUSTIN JESSE PORTER
CASE NUMBER 201300761 State FelonyCHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-4-401(4)(A)(I) - ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT - 2nd Degree Felony (amended to) - 3rd Degree Felony
Offense Date: November 24, 2020
Location: Tooele County
Plea: August 30, 2022 Guilty
Disposition: August 30, 2022 GuiltyChange of Plea Note
After successful completion of Plea in Abeyance parties agree to reduce to Class B Misdemeanor then close case.
The defendant is advised that this offense may be used as an enhancement to the penalties for a subsequent offense.PLEA IN ABEYANCE
Defendant's plea is held in abeyance.PLEA IN ABEYANCE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
All pertinent sex offender treatment at a JRI approved program.
24 months AP&P Probation
Violate no laws
Good behavior probation.Tracking review date for Plea in Abeyance: 08/30/2024
10-23-2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE scheduled on November 12, 2024 at 01:30 PM in Room 221 with Judge L DOUGLAS HOGAN
10-23-2024 Filed: Notice for Case 201300761 FS Judge: L DOUGLAS HOGAN
10-28-2024 Filed: Returned UNDELIVERABLE - Notice of Order to Show Cause -Justin Porter
10-28-2024 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
11-12-2024 Minute Entry - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Judge: L DOUGLAS HOGAN
PRESENT
Clerk: shantec
02-27-2026 02:50 PM Page 9 of
CASE NUMBER: 201300761 State Felony11
Prosecutor: FREESTONE, WAYNE
Defendant failed to appear for this hearing
Audio
Tape Count: 4.15
HEARING
Based upon the Defendants failure to appear, Court orders a bench warrant in the amount of $5,000.00.
WARRANT
Failed to appear for scheduled hearingBail set $5000.00.
The defendant must appear.
Serve the warrant anytime.
11-13-2024 WARRANT for Case 201300761 ID 25000547
Judge: L DOUGLAS HOGAN
To any Peace Officer in the State of Utah:
You are commanded to arrest and deliver the defendant to the Tooele County Jail.
A juvenile may not be confined in an adult facility.
Defendant may be transported within the state.
The defendant must appear in Court before Judge L DOUGLAS HOGAN on the next available court date.
Failed to appear for scheduled hearing
Bail is set at $5000.00.
No pre-trial service release.
This warrant may be served any time, day or night.
Issued: November 13, 2024
Law Enforcement Agency: TOOELE POLICE11-26-2024 Minute Entry - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CLOSED
Judge: L DOUGLAS HOGAN
PRESENT
Clerk: shantec
Prosecutor: FREESTONE, WAYNE
Defendant Present
The defendant is not in custody
Audio
Tape Count: 3.26
HEARING
Court orders the warrant recalled, guilty plea entered and case closed unsuccessful.AP&P's interest is closed.11-27-2024 Filed order: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CLOSED
Judge L DOUGLAS HOGAN
Signed November 27, 2024 -
3. Justin Jesse Porter
Status : Active
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
DOB : 04/05/1992
Age : 33
Sex : Male
Height : 5'06''
Weight : 160
Race : White
Hair Color : Strawberry
Eye Color : Blue
Scars & Tattoos:
Piercing on Ear (Both ears)OFFENSES
Offense : 76-5-404.1 - SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD-ATTEMPTED/3RD DEGREE (attempted)
Date Convicted : 08/10/2023
Conviction State : Utah
Statute : 76-5-404.1
Offense Count : 1
Offense : 76-4-401 - ENTICING A MINOR/3RD DEGREE FELONY
Date Convicted : 09/01/2022
Conviction State : Utah
Statute : 76-4-401
Offense Details : J&C states: ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT (amended)-3rd Degree Felony
Offense Count : 1REGISTRATION DETAILS
Collected From : Utah State Registry
ALIAS
Justin PORTER
Justin Jessie PORTER -
4. Justin Jesse Porter
Offender Details Other Known Addresses Vehicles
Name: Justin Jesse PORTER Registration #: 13034880
Aliases: Justin PORTER
Justin Jessie PORTER
Status: ActivePhysical Description
• Age: 33 (DOB: 04/05/1992) • Height: 5'06''
• Sex: M • Weight: 160lbs
• Race: White • Eyes: Blue
• Hair: Strawberry
• Scars/Tattoos: Piercing on Ear (Both ears)Address
122 W Apricot Ave
3
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
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Offenses
• Description: 76-5-404.1 - SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD-ATTEMPTED/3RD DEGREE (attempted)
• Date Convicted: 08/10/2023
• Conviction State: Utah
• Release Date:
• Details:
• Counts: 1
• Description: 76-4-401 - ENTICING A MINOR/3RD DEGREE FELONY
• Date Convicted: 09/01/2022
• Conviction State: Utah
• Release Date:
• Details: J&C states: ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT (amended)-3rd Degree Felony
• Counts: 1
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