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County attorney and justice partners report rising caseloads; commissioners ask for better tracking of group‑home incidents
Summary
County Attorney Chad Dodson and Children's Justice Center Director Nick Hewlett told the commission that caseloads and victim interviews are up year‑over‑year and that group homes account for a substantial portion of the workload.
County legal and justice officials updated the Iron County Commission on caseload trends, prosecutions and service needs.
County Attorney Chad Dodson said the office reviewed 1,737 criminal cases for prosecution to date this year and cited increases in filings compared with last year. Dodson highlighted recent convictions, including a conviction under Utah's habitual violent offender statute and cases tied to a high‑profile homicide investigation. "We've reviewed 1,737 cases for…
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