Utah panel makes recommendations to address jail deaths

A state panel has made recommendations for how to deal with the high number of deaths in Utah’s jails, such as screening inmate health before or immediately after booking. But lawmakers warn the suggestions could come with hefty price tags.The 27-member panel released a report Monday with recommendations aimed at curbing suicide and substance-related deaths after a record 27 jail deaths were reported in 2016, the Standard-Examiner reported.If physical, behavioral health or suicide risks ar