Utah § 16b-104 - Involuntary feeding or hydration of prisoners -- Standards, continuing jurisdiction, and records.

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§ 16b-104. Involuntary feeding or hydration of prisoners -- Standards, continuing jurisdiction, and records.

77-16b-104.  Involuntary feeding or hydration of prisoners -- Standards, continuing jurisdiction, and records.
(1) Any involuntary nutrition or hydration of a prisoner pursuant to this chapter shall be conducted under immediate medical supervision and in a medically recognized and acceptable manner.
(2) Upon the filing of a petition pursuant to Section 77-16b-102, the court has the continuing jurisdiction to review the prisoner's need for involuntary nutrition or hydration as long as the prisoner remains in custody of the correctional facility.
(3) A correctional facility shall maintain records of any involuntary feeding or hydration of prisoners under this chapter.
(a) The records are classified as "controlled" under Section 63G-2-304.
(b) All medical or mental health records submitted to the court under this chapter shall be kept under seal.


Enacted by Chapter 355, 2012 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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