County Jails

In other news, Salt Lake County is considering a bond that would combine two jails and build a "Justice and Accountability Center" to help with homelessness and mental health.

A program with Intermountain Health is connecting inmates with substance use disorder with a community health worker who can provide assessment, support, and resources. It's seen great success since its start in 2022.

Utah lawmakers have tabled legislation requiring counties in the state to use tax money to provide female birth control in jails. State Representative…

Figures from sheriff's offices around the state show seven people died at county jails in Utah last year, down from a record 25 the year before.The…