Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Launches Educational Text Messaging Service for Families
The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole is an independent, constitutionally established agency dedicated to fair parole decisions, public safety and rehabilitation. Learn more at bop.utah.gov.
Weekly texts explain what happens after sentencing, how hearings are scheduled and how parole decisions are made, helping families know what to expect.
The educational series provides subscribers with short, weekly text messages explaining what occurs after a person is sentenced to prison, how hearings are scheduled, and how parole decisions are made.
“Our goal with this text series is to provide clear, reliable information to families who want the information in a convenient way so they understand what to expect after a loved one is sentenced to prison,” said Blake Hills, Board Chair. “It represents the next evolution in the Board’s ongoing commitment to providing clear, accessible information.”
The text series builds on the Inmate Handbook and Parole Violation Handbook previously published by the Board and was developed as a companion project to a similar initiative launched by the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC).
This educational effort aligns with the state’s GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Innovation, and Transparency) initiative, supporting the Board's ongoing efforts to modernize public communications, build trust, and promote transparency across Utah's criminal justice system.
How to Sign Up:
Family members and friends can sign up online through the Board’s website at bop.utah.gov/offenders-and-family.
Please note: This messaging series provides general educational information for families and friends and does not offer personalized case assistance or victim notification services.
About the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole
The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole is an independent body established by the Utah Constitution. The Board plays a critical role in the State’s criminal justice administration, making fair and informed decisions on parole-related matters, thereby contributing to public safety and offender rehabilitation. For more information, visit bop.utah.gov.
Brittany Karzen
Utah Board of Pardons & Parole
+ +13853189361
bkarzen@utah.gov
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