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SALT LAKE CITY – Nov. 3, 2025 – The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (Board) announced today that it has named its initial victim notification letter “The Eli Mitchell Letter,” in honor of Eli Mitchell, a 13-year-old boy who was tragically killed in West Jordan by a drunk driver in 2022. The letter naming is a tribute to Eli’s

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July 22, 2025 – SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole announces the formal procedures for the commutation petition and subsequent process for death-row inmate Ralph Menzies, whose execution is scheduled for Sept. 5, 2025. Jennifer Yim, Board Administrator, outlined the steps and timeline in considering a petition for commutation. The steps of the process include: the

Murray, UT – July 10, 2025 – The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole is proud to announce the publication and distribution of “An Inmate’s Guide to the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole,” also known as the “Inmate Handbook.” This comprehensive guide is the culmination of years of collaborative effort by dedicated staff, advocacy groups, and incarcerated individuals. The

Murray, UT (May 15, 2025) — The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has expanded the capabilities of its existing online decision portal, making thousands of historic Board decisions available to the public for the first time in a self-serve format. This enhancement significantly increases both the transparency of the Board’s process and the accessibility of important records. Previously, individuals

Murray, Utah – April 9, 2024 – The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (Board) is proud to announce the launch of the first phase of MyVoice — a trauma-informed tool designed to provide better notification services to victims of crime. For years, the Board has relied on an offender management system to access victim information. MyVoice represents a significant

Please see the following link for more information for a Public Hearing regarding changes to Board of Pardons and Parole Administrative Rules. Notice of Public Hearing April 9, 2025

Please see the following link for more information for a Public Hearing regarding changes to Board of Pardons and Parole Administrative Rules. Notice of Public Hearing Sept. 18, 2024