FAR-REACHING JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM ENACTED IN UTAH

FAR-REACHING JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM ENACTED IN UTAH

A sweeping juvenile justice reform bill passed the Utah legislature this month and was enacted into law with broad support.

Sponsored by Representative Lowry Snow (R), House Bill 239 makes numerous changes to Utah’s juvenile code to keep lower-level delinquent youth out of costly detention and instead provide evidence-based, home-based counseling and supervision in the community.

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