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Utah Code Title 80. Utah Juvenile Code § 80-6-609. Restraint of a minor

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

(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.

(b) The Judicial Council shall ensure that the rules consider both the welfare of the minor and the safety of the juvenile court.

(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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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 80. Utah Juvenile Code § 80-6-609. Restraint of a minor - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-80-utah-juvenile-code/ut-code-sect-80-6-609/

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