Utah Code § 80-6-609

Current through the 2024 Third Special Session
Section 80-6-609 - Restraint of a minor
(1) As used in this section, "restrained" means the use of handcuffs, chains, shackles, zip ties, irons, straightjackets, and any other device or method that is used to immobilize a minor.
(2)
(a) The Judicial Council shall adopt rules that address the circumstances under which a minor may be restrained while appearing in juvenile court.
(b) The Judicial Council shall ensure that the rules consider both the welfare of the minor and the safety of the juvenile court.
(c) A minor may not be restrained during a juvenile court proceeding unless restraint is authorized by rules of the Judicial Council.

Utah Code § 80-6-609

Renumbered from § 78A-6-122 and amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session ,§ 176, eff. 9/1/2021.
Added by Chapter 338, 2015 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 10/1/2015.