80-6-903.  Parental involvement — Victims — Restitution.

(1)  A minor appearing before the youth court shall be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or custodian.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 80-6-903

  • Minor: means an individual who is:
(a) under 18 years old; or
(b) 18 years old and still attending high school. See Utah Code 80-6-901
  • Restitution: means money or services that the juvenile court, or a juvenile probation officer if the minor agrees to a nonjudicial adjustment, orders a minor to pay or render to a victim for the minor's wrongful act or conduct. See Utah Code 80-6-102
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Victim: includes :
    (i) any person directly harmed by the minor's wrongful act or conduct in the course of the scheme, conspiracy, or pattern if the minor's wrongful act or conduct is an offense that involves an element of a scheme, a conspiracy, or a pattern of criminal activity; and
    (ii) the Utah Office for Victims of Crime. See Utah Code 80-6-102
  • Youth court: means a diversion program that is an alternative disposition for cases involving minors who have committed minor offenses. See Utah Code 80-6-901
    • (2)  A victim shall have the right to attend hearings and be heard.

    (3) 

    (a)  Any restitution due to a victim of an offense shall be made in full prior to the time the case is completed by the youth court.

    (b)  Restitution shall be agreed upon between the minor and the victim.

    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session

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