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Temporary state IDs for newly released inmates will help them get jobs, housing
By deseretnews.com- Marjorie Cortez
Published: 07/09/2014

UTAH STATE PRISON — Whether Colette Monahan had valid state identification wasn't top of mind Tuesday morning.

Monahan, 47, was being released from prison. Her next stop was a hospital for surgery and cancer treatment.

Still, she welcomed the opportunity having a temporary state ID upon her release.

"You need it for everything," she said.

Monahan was among around 50 inmates released from Utah Department Corrections facilities Tuesday. This was the second week that inmates, in a joint effort between the corrections department and the Utah Driver License Division, have been able to obtain temporary state IDs upon their release. The two agencies have set up a driver license office at the prison.

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