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FYI. Sharing what the Utah State Bar explains about sentencing and a link to sentencing guide guidelines.Who decides how sentences are set in Utah? It’s a shared process designed to promote fairness and consistency:

• The Legislature writes the laws and sentencing ranges.

• The Utah Sentencing Commission develops sentencing guidelines.

• Judges apply the law and guidelines to the facts of each case.

This system of checks and balances helps ensure informed, fair, and transparent sentencing decisions.

Want to learn more? Utah’s sentencing guidelines are public and available online, giving everyone access to the same resources used to inform sentencing decisions. Go to https://justice.utah.gov/divisions-and-offices/…;

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UPDATE: CUCF dates have now been added.

Utah Department of Corrections has announced special weekend property pickup opportunities for both Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) and Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF).

This may be helpful for families and authorized individuals who are unable to visit during regular weekday hours.

Please note: all pickups require a pre-scheduled, ten-minute appointment. Pickups will not be permitted without an appointment.

Families should also be aware that, following the transition to the Tiered Housing Model, UDC is expected to strictly enforce compliance with property policies. If your incarcerated loved one needs property picked up, please review the dates, times, locations, and phone numbers carefully in the graphic.

More information from UDC:
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The Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) Property unit is offering an opportunity for weekend property pickups. This is ideal for those unable to visit during normal weekday hours.

Available Dates & Times:
June 6-7, 2026: 8 am to 5 pm
July 11-12, 2026: 8 am to 5 pm
How to Schedule an Appointment

All pickups require a pre-scheduled, ten-minute appointment. Pickups will not be permitted without one.

To schedule, call 801-522-7771 or 801-522-7772.
- Provide your information or the name of the person authorized for pickup.
- Bring a valid driver's license or state ID to the appointment.
- If you need to reschedule or will be arriving late, please call 801-522-7929.

Please visit our website for more information:

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The Utah Prisoner Advocate Network (UPAN) is dedicated to supporting families and loved ones as they navigate the challenging journey of incarceration. When a friend or family member is incarcerated, it can be an overwhelming experience, as supporters face the complex rules, regulations, and restrictions of life separated by bars. UPAN works to make this transition less complicated and isolating by providing resources and support for families while also advocating for better conditions and fairness within Utah’s correctional facilities. Please visit our About Page to learn more.

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UPAN is a proud coalition member of People Not Prisons, a group of advocacy groups working on behalf of people with mental health conditions, people recovering from substance use disorders, and men and women caught up in Utah’s criminal justice system.

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