Research and Analysis
Research
Our office is responsible for conducting and coordinating research across Utah’s criminal and juvenile justice systems. To achieve this, we utilize objective and robust research methods to evaluate the effectiveness of current justice policies, programs and practices. We also engage in discussions with policymakers and partners and provide data and research when available.
Featured Research

2026 Prison Population Projections
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Habitual Offenders (SB213): Community Supervision
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2026 Spatial Analysis
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Sep. 17, 2026
2026 Utah Prison Population Projections
UPPP 2026 forecast update Utah Prison Projections Project 2026 forecast update Utah’s prison population reached 6,681 in 2026 Q2. The

Jul. 08, 2026
Research Highlight: Juvenile Justice Risk Level and Response
Juvenile Justice System Risk Level and Response Risk in the Juvenile Justice System is defined as the risk to reoffend

May. 19, 2026
Juvenile Justice Spatial Project
How might we use spatial tools to better understand where to support youth and the challenges they face in their