Chief Justice Matthew Durrant said he hopes “important” bail reform might soon be implemented.
Utah Chief Justice Matthew Durrant applauded joint efforts between the courts and lawmakers Monday during the annual State of the Judiciary address, saying the work between the branches of government has helped bring significant reform to the state’s judicial system.
Most notably, Durrant said, was the state’s efforts to address homelessness. He alluded to Operation Rio Grande — an effort which focused on cleaning up crime in the area around the homeless shelter in downtown Salt Lake City, and getting aid to the homeless.