We believe in evidence-based criminal justice reform.

Established in 2019, our organization works closely with legislators to draft and assess criminal justice legislation. We provide feedback about the possible implications in the courtroom and the practical consequences for individuals.

THE U.S. JUSTICE SYSTEM

Read some surprising facts about our criminal justice system.

OUR ORGANIZATION

Find out about our mission and methods over the course of our years of advocacy.

LEGISLATIVE TRACKING

Click here to see our current list of tracked bills.

PERSISTENT ISSUES

Read about our persistent issues over the last several years.

RESEARCH & REPORTS

Click here to see some of our original research and reports from other Utah-based organizations.

UTAH CRIME RATES

Read about crime rate trends in Utah and how they compare to nearby states.

  • “In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.”

    Albert Einstein

  • "I have always found that mercy bears richer fruit than strict justice."

    Abraham Lincoln

  • “Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.”

    Eleanor Roosevelt

  • “A delay in justice is injustice.”

    Walter Savage Landor

Contact us.

Please note: our organization is not membership-based and does not provide legal services.

To join or renew your membership with the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, please visit https://uacdl.org/.

If you are in need of legal representation, please contact an appropriate law practice in your area.