Section 703 – Authority responsibilities — Administrative officer of the authority.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-703. Authority responsibilities — Administrative officer of the authority. (1) The authority is responsible for: (a) the release of a juvenile offender from secure care; and (b) the rescission, revocation, and termination of parole for a juvenile offender. (2) In accordance with Chapter 6, Part 8, Commitment and Parole, the authority shall: (a) […]
Section 501 – Detention facilities and services.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-501. Detention facilities and services. (1) The division shall provide detention facilities and services in each county, or group of counties, as the population demands, in accordance with this chapter. (2) (a) The division is responsible for development, implementation, and administration of home detention services available in every judicial district. (b) The division […]
Section 502 – New detention facilities.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-502. New detention facilities. (1) The division may issue requests for proposals to allow for the private construction of facilities suitable to meet the detention requirements of any county or group of counties, subject to approval by the governor. (2) The governor shall furnish an analysis of the benefits of the proposals received […]
Section 503 – Secure care facilities.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-503. Secure care facilities. (1) The division shall maintain and operate secure care facilities for the custody and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders: (a) who pose a danger of serious bodily harm to others; (b) who cannot be controlled in a less secure setting; or (c) who have engaged in a pattern of conduct […]
Section 601 – Harboring a runaway — Reporting requirements — Division of Child and Family Services to provide assistance — Affirmative defense — Providing shelter after notice.
Effective 9/1/2022 80-5-601. Harboring a runaway — Reporting requirements — Division of Child and Family Services to provide assistance — Affirmative defense — Providing shelter after notice. (1) As used in this section, “harbor” means to provide shelter in: (a) the home of the person who is providing shelter; or (b) any structure over which […]
Section 602 – Homeless youth — Consent to shelter, care, or services by a homeless youth.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-602. Homeless youth — Consent to shelter, care, or services by a homeless youth. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Care” means providing: (i) assistance to obtain food, clothing, hygiene products, or other basic necessities; (ii) access to a bed, showering facility, or transportation; or (iii) assistance with school enrollment or attendance. […]
Section 603 – Assessment of an ungovernable or runaway child for services.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-603. Assessment of an ungovernable or runaway child for services. (1) If a juvenile court finds that a child is ungovernable or a runaway, or that the family is in crisis, the juvenile court may order the division to conduct an assessment to determine whether it would be appropriate for the division to […]
Section 701 – Youth Parole Authority — Creation — Members.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-701. Youth Parole Authority — Creation — Members. (1) There is created the Youth Parole Authority within the division. (2) (a) The authority is composed of 10 part-time members and five pro tempore members who are residents of this state. (b) No more than three pro tempore members may serve on the authority […]
Section 702 – Member qualifications — Expenses.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-702. Member qualifications — Expenses. (1) As used in this section, “member” means both a part-time member and a pro tempore member of the authority. (2) (a) Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint members to four-year terms. (b) The governor shall, […]
Section 207 – Restitution by a minor committed to the division.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-207. Restitution by a minor committed to the division. (1) (a) The division shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that restitution is made to the victim of a minor who is committed to the division. (b) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(c), restitution shall be made through the employment of minors in work […]