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2019 Utah Code
Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration
Chapter 6 - Juvenile Court Act
Part 1 - General Provisions
Section 122 - Restraint of juveniles.
Universal Citation: UT Code § 78A-6-122 (2019)
Effective 10/1/2015
78A-6-122. Restraint of juveniles.
Enacted by Chapter 338, 2015 General Session
78A-6-122. Restraint of juveniles.
- (1) As used in this section, "restrained" means the use of handcuffs, chains, shackles, zip ties, irons, straightjackets, and any other device or method which may be used to immobilize a juvenile.
- (2) The Judicial Council shall adopt rules that address the circumstances under which a juvenile may be restrained while appearing in court. The Judicial Council shall ensure that the rules consider both the welfare of the juvenile and the safety of the court. A juvenile may not be restrained during a court proceeding unless restraint is authorized by rules of the Judicial Council.
Enacted by Chapter 338, 2015 General Session
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