By Linda Thomson Deseret News In courtrooms throughout the state, it's not uncommon for someone to be declared "incompetent" to stand trial and, according to the law, they must be sent to the Utah State Hospital for treatment.

By James Davis Deseret News PROVO -- Some aspects of the Utah State Hospital's history may be harsh, but a hospital museum opened Tuesday with the aim that the past shouldn't be forgotten.

By Pat Reavy Deseret Morning News Elizabeth Smart was found and returned to her family five years ago today. But the legal battles involving those accused of kidnapping her are far from over.

By Pat Reavy Deseret Morning News Doctors at the Utah State Hospital on Tuesday received the court order allowing them to forcibly medicate Wanda Barzee, who is accused of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart.

By Angie Welling Deseret Morning News PROVO -- A handful of state lawmakers toured the Utah State Hospital Wednesday on the heels of a legislative proposal to shift responsibility for the nearly 400-bed mental institution to a private company.