Utah Department of Corrections — Investigative Services and Complaint Bureau
UDC Investigative Services
Summary
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Utah Code §64-13-20 requires the Department of Corrections to employ staff to pursue investigations of complaints from the public, staff, or offenders regarding corrections programs, and to prepare investigative services reports for courts and the Board of Pardons and Parole. This internal investigative function operates under direct departmental authority with no independent structural mandate.
It has full access to departmental evidence but no subpoena power over outside parties, makes findings advisory to department leadership, and has no civilian composition requirement. No separate annual public report is required by statute.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Utah Code Title 64, Chapter 13 — Department of Corrections–State Prison
- Citation
- Utah Code §64-13-20
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Utah Department of Corrections facilities, staff, and programs (state prisons and probation/parole)