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Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-609 — Restraint of a minor.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 6: Delinquency Proceedings, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-609
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(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. (2)(b) The Judicial Council shall ensure that the rules consider both the welfare of the minor and the safety of the juvenile court. (2)(c) A minor may not be restrained during a juvenile court proceeding unless restraint is authorized by rules of the Judicial Council.
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