incarceration

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 ...

Amy Pomeroy
| 2nd Aug 2022

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 this is yet another directive to help move the needle in the right direction.

Molly Davis
| 8th Apr 2021

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.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 6th Feb 2020

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?

Molly Davis
| 25th Oct 2017

Structuring Sentencing and Sanctions for Real Rehabilitation

Changes coming to probation and parole

HB 262: Keeping Children Out of State Detention

Getting a ticket shouldn’t land you in jail

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