Bill > SB0323

This bill recodifies and amends provisions related to criminal and juvenile justice by transferring responsibilities from the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to the newly created Department of Criminal Justice, effective July 1, 2026. It also makes numerous conforming changes throughout the Utah Code to reflect this departmental shift and updates various definitions and reporting requirements. Key changes include the transfer of duties related to recidivism reporting, the administration of grant programs for law enforcement and victim services, and the oversight of various advisory and coordinating committees to the new Department of Criminal Justice. Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions and procedures within the criminal and juvenile justice system, including those related to pretrial release programs, juvenile justice reforms, and the Safe at Home program, while also repealing certain outdated provisions and coordinating with other legislative measures.