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Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) The director, or the director's designee may commit to the division an individual 18 years old or older who has an intellectual disability, for observation, diagnosis, care, and treatment if that commitment is based on:
(a) involuntary commitment in accordance with Section 62A-5-312; or
(b) temporary emergency commitment in accordance with Section 62A-5-311.
(2) If an individual who is 18 years old or older is committed to the custody of the Utah State Developmental Center by the juvenile court, the director or the director's designee shall give the juvenile court written notice of the intention to release the individual not fewer than five days before the day on which the individual is released.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 62A. Utah Human Services Code § 62A-5-309. Commitment--Individual who is 18 years old or older - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-62a-utah-human-services-code/ut-code-sect-62a-5-309/
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