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Utah Senate advances constitutional amendment to limit post‑conviction challenges after heated debate
Summary
The Utah Senate voted to place Senate Joint Resolution 14 on the third‑reading calendar after a contentious floor debate. Sponsors say the change will rein in repeated post‑conviction litigation and give victims closure; opponents warned it could curtail longstanding habeas remedies and was rushed without a full record.
The Utah State Senate voted to advance Senate Joint Resolution 14, a proposed constitutional amendment that would make post‑conviction challenges available "only as provided by statute" after direct appeal, with limited exceptions.
Senator Bramble, speaking for the measure and citing work by the Attorney General’s Office, said the amendment would restore legislative authority over post‑conviction remedies and help provide closure for victims. "This amendment provides that following a person's conviction and sentence has been…
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