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This bill recodifies and amends provisions related to criminal and juvenile justice by establishing a new Department of Criminal Justice (DCJ) and transferring responsibilities from the former Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) to the DCJ. It also makes various changes to existing laws, including updating references to the Utah Criminal Code, modifying reporting requirements for recidivism data, and adjusting definitions and responsibilities across multiple state agencies. Key changes include the transfer of duties from the CCJJ to the DCJ, the creation of new sections within Title 75E to outline the department's structure and responsibilities, and the amendment of numerous existing statutes to reflect these changes, such as updating references to the DCJ and other relevant departments. The bill also includes provisions for the administration of various funds and programs related to criminal justice, victim services, and juvenile justice, and specifies effective dates and coordination clauses for amendments made by other legislation.

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