UDC Gets a New Public Information Officer Maria Peterson became the new Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Utah Department of Corrections in October. I had the privilege of meeting her during her first week with the DOC during the Kids' Day for the Fathers in the ConQuest program. Maria has a wealth of experience in this field and is approaching this position with … [Read more...]
Prisons & Facilities
This section focuses on Utah’s prisons and correctional facilities, including operational changes, conditions, and facility-specific updates. Content here helps families and advocates understand how individual facilities function and what to expect.
Lawmakers Vote to Relocate Utah State Prison to Salt Lake City
In a Special Session on Wednesday, August 19th the both houses of the Utah State Legislature voted to approve HCR101 Concurrent Resolution Approving Site for New State Correctional Facilities to move the Utah State Prison in Draper to a new site West of the Salt Lake International Airport (located approximately at 7200 West and I-80). The Prison Relocation Committee voted … [Read more...]
Utahns tell prison relocation commission to keep it in Draper | KSL.com
Eighty-two-year-old Alexandra Eframo shook her fists when asked about how strongly she felt about keeping the Utah State Prison in Draper after testifying before the Legislature's Prison Relocation Commission on Tuesday. Source: Utahns tell prison relocation commission to keep it in Draper | KSL.com … [Read more...]
Many Feel “Snubbed” by Prison Relocation Commission | KUER
A majority of those who spoke at Tuesday night’s public hearing about where to put Utah’s state prison pleaded with the Prison Relocation Commission to Source: Many Feel "Snubbed" by Prison Relocation Commission | KUER … [Read more...]
Top 20 FAQ’s About the Utah State Prison Relocation Project
Residents Are Encouraged to Familiarize Themselves with the Prison Relocation Commission's Plans Here is the link to the Prison Relocation Commission's official website. It covers information regarding Open Houses, Corrections Reform, Possible Impacts, Potential Site Candidates, Master Plan, and various studies. We encourage UPAN supporters to become familiar with this … [Read more...]