Utah Code 80-6-609. Restraint of a minor

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.

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(a)	a child; or

(b)

an individual:

(i)

(A)	who is at least 18 years old and younger than 21 years old; and

(B)	for whom the Division of Child and Family Services has been specifically ordered by the juvenile court to provide services because the individual was an abused, neglected, or dependent child or because the individual was adjudicated for an offense;

(ii)

(A)	who is at least 18 years old and younger than 25 years old; and

(B)	whose case is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in accordance with Subsection 78A-6-103(1)(b); or

(iii)

(A)	who is at least 18 years old and younger than 21 years old; and

(B)

whose case is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in accordance with Subsection 78A-6-103(1)(c). See Utah Code 80-1-102

(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.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session