Utah Code § 77-27-7.1

Current with legislation effective through 5/2/2024
Section 77-27-7.1 - Appointment of counsel or lay representative - Procedures
(1) If the board in the board's discretion determines that an offender within the board's jurisdiction is unable, due to physical, mental, or other circumstances, to meaningfully participate in a board hearing or other board proceeding, the board may appoint, at the board's own expense, legal counsel or a lay representative to assist the offender.
(2) The board shall determine the scope of the representation described in Subsection (1) based on a review of the totality of the circumstances.
(3) This section does not prevent the board from:
(a) appointing a licensed mental health professional in accordance with Section 77-27-7; or
(b) otherwise seeking information concerning the offender from the department or another entity.

Utah Code § 77-27-7.1

Added by Chapter TBD, 2024 General Session ,§ 7, eff. 5/1/2024.