Government Reform, Innovation & Transparency

Our Commitment to Transparency in Action

We have been dedicated to making our processes clearer, more accessible, and more responsive. Here's a look at our key achievements over the past year.

Enhanced Victim Services & Support

  • Published the first-ever Inmate Handbook to clarify processes for incarcerated individuals and their families (Jun 2025). AP News Story, Inmate Handbook
  • Began attending weekly release and intake days at the prison to provide individuals with information about the process (2024 & 2025).
  • Launched the Historic Decision Portal, providing unprecedented public access to our past decisions (May 2025). AP News Story, Decision Portal
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Increased Public Access & Information

  • Published the first-ever Inmate Handbook to clarify processes for incarcerated individuals and their families (Jun 2025). AP News Story, Inmate Handbook
  • Began attending weekly release and intake days at the prison to provide individuals with information about the process (2024 & 2025).
  • Launched the Historic Decision Portal, providing unprecedented public access to our past decisions (May 2025). AP News Story, Decision Portal

Stakeholder Engagement & Education

  • Launched BOARDWalk, an interactive simulation of what it is like to be a Board Member, which we have shared with all AP&P regions, CCJJ, GOPB, DTS, DHRM, LFA, LRGC and many other partners (Jun 2025).
  • Delivered educational presentations to our criminal justice partners including the Utah Sheriff's Association, Utah Prosecution Council, Utah Association of Counties - Prosecutors, Utah Gang Investigators Association, and the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Throughout 2025).
  • Supported UDC's external educational efforts with presentations at the quarter Family Orientation and UDC's Citizen's Academy, and more (2024 & 2025).
  • Increasing communication and education of our UDC colleagues with regular meetings with senior leadership, monthly meetings with case managers, and presentations to sex offense treatment providers and CHS staff (2024 & 2025).
  • Continue to hold monthly outreach meetings with advocacy groups focused on incarcerated individuals (2024 & 2025).
  • Provided multiple Continuing Legal Education (CLE) presentations to various groups including the Youth Parole Authority (YPA) and the Utah State Bar (2024 & 2025).
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Modernized Processes & Policies

  • Convened a workgroup with AP&P to update and simplify parole conditions (Nov 2024 - Apr 2025).
  • Initiated a comprehensive review of the pardon process to identify areas for improvement (Ongoing, began May 2025).
  • Actively participated in the 2025 legislative session, providing data and expertise to lawmakers and community justice partners (Jan - March 2025).