Justice and Due Process
Structuring Sentencing and Sanctions for Real Rehabilitation
Joe broke Sarah’s car window and stole her purse. This isn’t Joe’s first run-in with the law. He is already on probation, has two prior felonies ...
Justice and Due Process
Changes coming to probation and parole
Technical violations should not result in jail, and this bill takes the first step to help make sure that doesn’t happen. The Sentencing Commission has already done a lot of great work on Utah’s probation and parole system, and...
2020 Bills
HB 262: Keeping Children Out of State Detention
This bill prevents most children who are 12 or younger from being kept in state detention for crimes.
Personal Freedom
Getting a ticket shouldn’t land you in jail
Something as small as a parking ticket could eventually land you in jail. But what if there was a legal alternative to paying a fine?