We have been asked questions about rumors about video visiting being implemented in the Utah State Prison system. According to Rollin Cook, Director of the Utah Department of Corrections, and the one who will have the final say on this, as long as he has anything to do with this, the established methods of visiting (contact, barrier) within Draper and Gunnison will remain, … [Read more...]
What’s next in prison relocation? Utahns have their turn to speak | The Salt Lake Tribune
Source: What's next in prison relocation? Utahns have their turn to speak | The Salt Lake Tribune The Prison Relocation Commission's (PRC) next formal meeting has been set for June 16th, and will allow public comments on the steps of the Utah State Capitol at 6:00 pm. We encourage UPAN members to attend in solidarity to voice any concerns. … [Read more...]
The state prison move: a look at two sites in Utah County | The Salt Lake Tribune
Source: The state prison move: a look at two sites in Utah County | The Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...]
Op-ed: Don’t Let Unfounded Neighborhood Fears Derail Justice Reform | The Salt Lake Tribune
Source: Op-ed: Don't let unfounded neighborhood fears derail justice reform | The Salt Lake Tribune Here is a link to an OP Ed that was in Sunday's SL Tribune by Anna Brower, (Public Policy Analyst ACLU, Molly Prince (UPAN President), and Adam Cohen (CEO of Odessey House). … [Read more...]
CCJJ & Sentencing Commission Schedules and Potential Study Items
CCJJ & Sentencing Commission Schedules The schedule for CCJJ and Sentencing Commission meetings for this year as well as Potential Study Items (3 pages) for the Sentencing Commission are now available. Please click the buttons below to download the PDFs. Download > 2015 CCJJ Meeting Schedule (PDF) Download > 2015 Utah Sentencing Commission Study Items (PDF) … [Read more...]