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Legislators spent millions on homelessness. Now, a new state facility aims to divert those who commit lesser crimes from jail.

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 8, 2026 · 1 min read
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With millions in hand, Utah officials open up more help for homeless people with multiple low-level crimes. Officials say a renovated correctional center could help divert some of those people from jail.

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