Tanner Clark (1993 – ) was an LDS church member in Utah; sentenced in 2019 to 90 days in jail for two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a 16 or 17 year old, two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, and two counts of dealing in materials harmful to minors; may have had over 100 victims; arrested in 2021 (while on probation) for enticing a minor; convicted and sentenced to 1 to 5 years in prison.

Tanner Clark was an LDS church member in Utah who was convicted of child sexual abuse, and later violated probation by enticing a minor. For the latter offense, he was convicted and sentenced to 1 to 5 years in prison.

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OFFENSES

Description : 76-5-401.2 – UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A 16 OR 17 YEAR OLD/3RD DEGREE FELONY
Date Convicted : 04/19/2019
Conviction State : Utah
Statute : 76-5-401.2
Offense Count : 2

Description : 76-4-401 – ENTICING A MINOR/3RD DEGREE FELONY
Date Convicted : 06/01/2021
Conviction State : Utah
Statute : 76-4-401
Details : LISTED ON JC AS: ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT/3RD DEGREE FELONY
Offense Count : 2

Description : 76-5b-201 – SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINOR/3RD DEGREE FELONY – ATTEMPTED (attempted)
Date Convicted : 04/19/2019
Conviction State : Utah
Statute : 76-5b-201
Offense Count : 2

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Sources

  1. Davis County youth golf coach sentenced to 90 days jail for underage sex charges, 2KUTV, April 18, 2019.
  2. Utah man on probation for sex crimes involving minors, arrested for enticing a minor, 2KUTV, January 7, 2021.
  3. Offender Profile Tanner Paul Clark, Offender Radar, April 6, 2024.
  4. STATE OF UTAH vs. TANNER PAUL CLARK, Utah Xchange Court, January 2, 2026.

  • 1. Davis County youth golf coach sentenced to 90 days jail for underage sex charges

    • 18 Apr 2019
    • News article
    • 2KUTV

  • 2. Utah man on probation for sex crimes involving minors, arrested for enticing a minor

    • 7 Jan 2021
    • News article
    • 2KUTV

  • 3. Offender Profile Tanner Paul Clark

    • 6 Apr 2024
    • News article
    • Offender Radar

    Status : Active

    PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

    DOB : 06/04/1993
    Age : 31
    Sex : Male
    Height : 6'02''
    Weight : 200
    Race : White
    Hair Color : Brown
    Eye Color : Hazel

    OFFENSES

    Offense : 76-5-401.2 - UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A 16 OR 17 YEAR OLD/3RD DEGREE FELONY
    Date Convicted : 04/19/2019
    Conviction State : Utah
    Statute : 76-5-401.2
    Offense Count : 2
    Offense : 76-4-401 - ENTICING A MINOR/3RD DEGREE FELONY
    Date Convicted : 06/01/2021
    Conviction State : Utah
    Statute : 76-4-401
    Offense Details : LISTED ON J&C AS: ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT/3RD DEGREE FELONY
    Offense Count : 2
    Offense : 76-5b-201 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINOR/3RD DEGREE FELONY - ATTEMPTED (attempted)
    Date Convicted : 04/19/2019
    Conviction State : Utah
    Statute : 76-5b-201
    Offense Count : 2

    REGISTRATION DETAILS

    Collected From : Utah State Registry

  • 4. STATE OF UTAH vs. TANNER PAUL CLARK

    • News article
    • Utah Xchange Court

    FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT - LOGAN DISTRICT COURT
    CACHE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
    STATE OF UTAH vs. TANNER PAUL CLARK
    CASE NUMBER 211100013 State Felony
    CHARGES
    Charge 1 - 76-4-401(4)(A)(I) - ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT - 2nd DegreeFelony
    Offense Date: January 06, 2021
    Location: Cache County
    Disposition: March 17, 2021 Dismissed (w/o prej)
    Charge 2 - 76-4-401(4)(B) - ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT - 3rd DegreeFelony
    Offense Date: January 06, 2021
    Location: Cache County
    Plea: March 17, 2021 Guilty
    Disposition: March 17, 2021 Guilty
    Charge 3 - 76-4-401(4)(B) - ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT - 3rd DegreeFelony
    Offense Date: January 06, 2021
    Location: Cache County
    Plea: March 17, 2021 Guilty
    Disposition: March 17, 2021 Guilty
    Charge 4 - 76-4-401(4)(B) - ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT - 3rd DegreeFelony
    Offense Date: January 06, 2021
    Location: Cache County
    Disposition: March 17, 2021 Dismissed (w/o prej)
    Charge 5 - 76-4-401(4)(B) - ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT - 3rd DegreeFelony
    Offense Date: January 06, 2021
    Location: Cache County
    Disposition: March 17, 2021 Dismissed (w/o prej)
    Charge 6 - 76-4-401(4)(B) - ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT - 3rd DegreeFelony
    Offense Date: January 06, 2021
    Location: Cache County
    Disposition: March 17, 2021 Dismissed (w/o prej)
    Charge 7 - 76-4-401(4)(B) - ENTICE A MINOR BY INTERNET OR TEXT - 3rd DegreeFelony
    Offense Date: January 06, 2021
    Location: Cache County
    Disposition: March 17, 2021 Dismissed (w/o prej)

    A pre-sentence investigation was ordered.
    The Judge orders Adult Probation and Parole to prepare aPre-sentence report.
    HEARING
    The parties have met a resolution. The State provides thefactual basis. The Court accepts the Defendant's voluntaryplea. Sentencing is set for May 26, 2021.
    SENTENCING is scheduled.
    Date: 05/26/2021
    Time: 09:00 a.m.
    Before Judge: BRIAN CANNELL
    This hearing will not take place at the courthouse. It willbe conducted remotely.
    Contact the court to provide your current email address.
    If you do not have access to a phone or other electronicdevice to appear remotely, notify the court.
    03-17-2021 Note: Pre-sentence Investigation Order Transmitted to AdultProbation and Parole
    03-18-2021 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
    03-23-2021 Filed: Plea by Affidavit
    Judge BRIAN CANNELL
    Signed March 17, 2021
    03-24-2021 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
    04-15-2021 Filed: Letter from Alex Kendziora
    04-15-2021 Filed: Letter from Brent Tanner
    04-15-2021 Filed: Letter from Chris Harris
    04-15-2021 Filed: Letter from David and Lynette Lowry
    04-15-2021 Filed: Letter from Paul and Michelle Clark
    04-15-2021 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
    05-12-2021 Filed: Treatment Plan Letter - New Directions
    05-12-2021 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
    05-24-2021 **** PROTECTED **** Filed: Pre Sentence Investigation Report
    05-25-2021 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
    05-26-2021 Minute Entry - SENTENCE, JUDGMENT, COMMITMENT
    Judge: BRIAN CANNELL
    PRESENT
    Clerk: tonil
    Prosecutor: MURRAY, DANE
    Defendant Present
    The defendant is in the custody of the Cache County Jail
    Defendant's Attorney(s): BARON, JOSHUA
    Audio
    Tape Number: Courtroom 5 Tape Count: 9:10-9:21
    HEARING
    All parties are appearing via WebEx.Attorney Baron states that there is a correction to thePresentence Report on page 26. He states that the Defendanthas one prior offense and his score should be 9 instead of13.Attorney Murray has no issue with that correction.Remarks by Attorney Baron.Remarks by the Defendant.Remarks by Attorney Murray.The Court imposes sentence.
    SENTENCE PRISON
    12-16-2025 03:15 PM Page 7 of
    CASE NUMBER: 211100013 State Felony8
    Based on the defendant's conviction of ENTICE A MINOR BYINTERNET OR TEXT a 3rd Degree Felony, the defendant issentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed fiveyears in the Utah State Prison.
    Based on the defendant's conviction of ENTICE A MINOR BYINTERNET OR TEXT a 3rd Degree Felony, the defendant issentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed fiveyears in the Utah State Prison.
    To the CACHE County Sheriff: The defendant is remanded toyour custody for transportation to the Utah State Prisonwhere the defendant will be confined.
    SENTENCE PRISON CONCURRENT/CONSECUTIVE NOTE
    Sentence to run concurrent.
    The issue of restitution to remain open consistent with thestatute. The Defendant has been informed of his right ofappeal.

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