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Utah Code Title 77. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure § 77-27-7.1. Appointment of counsel or lay representative--Procedures

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) If the board in the board's discretion determines that an offender within the board's jurisdiction is unable, due to physical, mental, or other circumstances, to meaningfully participate in a board hearing or other board proceeding, the board may appoint, at the board's own expense, legal counsel or a lay representative to assist the offender.

(2) The board shall determine the scope of the representation described in Subsection (1) based on a review of the totality of the circumstances.

(3) This section does not prevent the board from:

(a) appointing a licensed mental health professional in accordance with Section 77-27-7; or

(b) otherwise seeking information concerning the offender from the department or another entity.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 77. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure § 77-27-7.1. Appointment of counsel or lay representative--Procedures - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-77-utah-code-of-criminal-procedure/ut-code-sect-77-27-7-1/

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