CCJJ Divisions & Offices

December 2020

Overview & Mission

  • Housed in the Governor’s office
  • Coordinating body for criminal and juvenile justice policy in Utah
  • Composed of staff who have diverse educational backgrounds and professional responsibilities
  • Is in the unique position of delivering an objective and wide-ranging research and grant agenda..

..that ensures that current and sought after justice policies rest on sound data and analysis with the goal of advancing criminal and juvenile justice systems in Utah.

CCJJ Commissions/Offices

  • Sentencing Commission
  • Board of Juvenile Justice
  • Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee
  • Racial and Ethnic Disparities Advisory Committee
  • Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Council
  • Research Unit
  • Grant Management
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence
  • Indigent Defense Commission &
  • Utah Office for Victims of Crime
  • Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission

From Research to Policy - How We Use Research to Drive Policy in Utah

Figure 1. Flowchart of How CCJJ Uses Research to Drive Policy in the State of Utah

Figure 1. Flowchart of How CCJJ Uses Research to Drive Policy in the State of Utah

Juvenile Justice

Stakeholders across the state work together to ensure Utah has a strong and effective juvenile justice system.

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Sentencing Commission

The Commission has the statutory responsibility to advise the Legislature, the Governor, and the Judicial Council regarding sentencing and release policy for adult and juvenile offenders.

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Utah Substance Abuse and Mental Health Advisory Council (USAAV+)

The mission of the USAAV+ Council is to provide a unified voice for establishing a comprehensive strategy to combat substance abuse and illegal drug activity.

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Research Unit

CCJJ’s research staff have advanced technical degrees from the University of Utah and are responsible for conducting and coordinating research across Utah’s criminal and juvenile justice systems.

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Grant Management

CCJJ grant unit provides supplemental funding through state and federal grants to Utah state agencies, counties, municipalities, and other local organizations that provide programs and services which support and improve the criminal justice ecosystem in Utah.

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Domestic & Sexual Violence

The Office on Domestic & Sexual Violence is the State’s office that works in the area of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault and dating violence. This office works on gaps in the state and judicial systems addressing problems and recommending solutions.

Indigent Defense Commission

Utah Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) protects constitutionally guaranteed liberties through ongoing support for effective indigent defense services throughout the state.

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Utah Office of Victims of Crime

The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) provides financial compensation for victims of crime, administers and monitors Victim of Crime Act Compensation and Assistance grants and Violence Against Women grants, networks victim services across the state, provides enhanced training, and provides staff support to the Utah Council on Victims of Crime.

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Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission

The Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) was established by the legislature in 2008. The 2012 election cycle was the first time JPEC’s evaluation reports were available to the public. JPECassists citizens in knowing about judges before they vote in their judicial retention election ballot process.

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Contact: Kim Cordova, CCJJ Executive Director

kimcordova@utah.gov