Utah State Prison Archives - Correctional News

The Inmate Placement Program enables the Utah State Prison to house approximately one-quarter of its inmates in county jails around the state to help with the inmate overflow issue. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Utah’s Inmate Placement Program Benefits All

April 11, 2018 Correctional News

The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) has a number of ways to mitigate issues such as overcrowding, repeat offenders and financial challenges.

Jim Russell was appointed the director of Division of Facilities and Construction Management last March. Photo Credit: Utah Department of Administrative Services

Low Estimates for Utah State Prison Raises Questions in Press Conference

February 28, 2018 Correctional News

State officials are facing scrutiny over a proposed correctional facility — the new Utah State Prison — due to shifting cost estimates.

The main design goal of the new Utah State Prison in Salt Lake City is to focus on rehabilitation, normalizing day-to-day life for inmates. Photo Credit: Conceptual Rendering by Prison Relocation Commission

Project to Watch: Why the Utah State Prison Looks Like a College

July 26, 2017 Correctional News

Both inmates and staff benefit as “human scale” design permeates prison design.