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
2025 Prison Population Projections
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Habitual Offenders (SB213): Community Supervision
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2026 Spatial Analysis
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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
Jan. 01, 2026
Habitual Offenders (SB213) Preliminary Evaluation: Community Supervision 2025
Overview: This report evaluates the characteristics and outcomes of individuals under AP&P supervision that are classified as habitual offenders, as
Jan. 01, 2026
Utah Prison Projections 2025
The Utah Prison Projection Project (UPPP) is a collaborative effort between the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) and the Commission