HB 278: Removing State Licensure for Court Reporters
This bill replaces a state licensing requirement with a certification process for court reporters.
What’s Happening with Plea Deals?
The following op-ed was published by the Salt Lake Tribune this week. “We the jury find the defendant guilty!” It’s a line you may have heard before as a dramatic case closing in a TV show or movie — but you probably haven’t...
Utah Supreme Court Rules Unanimously on Civil Asset Forfeiture Case
Libertas filed an amicus brief in this case, which is a victory for holding the government accountable.
How can former criminals move on from their past?
Expungements are expensive to obtain and may take up to six months to be approved. But without them, former criminals have a difficult time moving on from their past.
Can government be held accountable for harming you?
If you're harmed by the government, they can play the "immunity" card and avoid any accountability in making you whole.
Stopping the Runaway Train of Fees and Interest
This new law prevents the government from crushing you under a mountain of late fees and interest if you don't pay a fine you owe.