January 1, 2019
Juvenile Justice 2019 Annual Report
Policies in HB 239 elevated the use of evidence-based programs and practices in Utah’s juvenile justice system. Several broad policy objectives include: increasing public safety, holding juveniles accountable for their delinquent behavior, and controlling costs. These objectives are meant to ensure that youths are being given the best opportunity to succeed while being held accountable for their actions. This 3rd
January 1, 2018
Juvenile Justice 2018 Annual Report
HB 239 elevated the use of evidence-based programs and practices in Utah’s juvenile justice system. Utahns benefit from this because research shows these approaches promote public safety, hold juvenile offenders accountable, and control costs. This report provides an initial look at how the system is adjusting to policies that went into effect in fiscal year (FY) 2018. Overall, the state
January 1, 2016
Report: Piloting Utah’s Response and Incentive Matrix—Results from Staff and Stakeholder Surveys 2015
Summary: In 2013, The Utah Sentencing Commission appointed a committee to research and develop an incentive matrix for Utah probationers and parolees. Members participating in this committee included representatives of the Utah Sentencing Commission, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ), Utah Department of Corrections (UDC), specifically the Adult Probation and Parole (APP) division,