SALT LAKE CITY — Persistent issues with overcrowding at the Salt Lake County Jail have led to increased recidivism rates and, in some cases, more severe offenses, according to a new legislative audit.

Last year, the state Legislative Audit Subcommittee requested performance audits of the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office, and due to operational ties, audits of the Salt Lake City Police ...

In 2023, nearly half of new inmates were repeat offenders. Although the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) have worked to improve postrelease support, ...