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Salt Lake County initiative helps hundreds accused of minor crimes stay out of court, data shows

District Attorney Sim Gill started his pre-filing diversion program two years ago.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill speaks during a press announcement on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the district attorney’s office. Gill announced Wednesday that data shows a pre-filing diversion program he implemented two years ago has helped hundreds of people stay out of the criminal justice system and connected them with resources.