Bill > HB0048

This bill amends various sections of Utah law to refine how recidivism, which is a return to criminal activity after a previous conviction, is defined and measured, particularly for juveniles, and to improve the oversight and reporting of criminal and juvenile justice data. Key changes include introducing "alternative recidivism metrics" alongside the existing "recidivism standard metric" to provide a more comprehensive view of reoffending, and expanding the types of data collected and reported by the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (the "commission") to better track juvenile justice reforms and the effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing juvenile recidivism. The bill also clarifies definitions related to juvenile justice, such as "juvenile recidivism" and "diversion" (an agreement to resolve a referral before formal charges or conviction), and modifies procedures for handling minors committed to secure care facilities, including provisions for appointing legal counsel and transferring them to correctional facilities under specific circumstances, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.

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