| (1) |
As used in this section:
Terms Used In Utah Code 17-22-34- Process: as used in this chapter includes all writs, warrants, summonses and orders of the courts of justice or judicial officers. See Utah Code 17-22-1
| (a) |
“Department” means the Department of Public Safety. |
| (b) |
“Grant” means a grant awarded under this section. |
| (c) |
“Program” means the Suicide Deterrence Grant Program created in this section. |
| (d) |
“Suicide barrier” means a barrier installed on an upper level of a building to prevent an individual from falling. |
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| (2) |
| (a) |
There is created within the department the Suicide Deterrence Grant Program. |
| (b) |
The purpose of the program is to award grants to county jails for materials to construct and install suicide barriers. |
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| (3) |
| (a) |
A county jail that submits a proposal for a grant to the department shall include in the proposal:
| (i) |
a statement describing the need for suicide barriers in the county jail; |
| (ii) |
the amount and type of material to be used in constructing the suicide barriers; |
| (iii) |
a plan for installation of the suicide barriers; |
| (iv) |
any funding sources in addition to the grant for the proposal; |
| (v) |
any existing or planned partnerships between the county jail and another entity to implement the proposal; and |
| (vi) |
other information the department determines necessary to evaluate the proposal. |
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| (b) |
When evaluating a proposal for a grant, the department shall consider:
| (i) |
the likelihood the proposal will accomplish the purpose described in Subsection (2); |
| (ii) |
the cost of the proposal; |
| (iii) |
the extent to which additional funding sources or existing or planned partnerships may benefit the proposal; and |
| (iv) |
the viability and sustainability of the proposal. |
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| (4) |
Subject to Subsection (3), the department may, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules to establish:
| (a) |
eligibility criteria for a grant; |
| (b) |
the form and process for submitting a proposal to the department for a grant; |
| (c) |
the method and formula for determining a grant amount; and |
| (d) |
reporting requirements for a grant recipient. |
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Enacted by Chapter 152, 2023 General Session
