Utah § 80-5-501 - Detention facilities and services.

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§ 80-5-501. Detention facilities and services.

Effective 5/7/2025
80-5-501.  Detention facilities and services.
(1)The division shall provide detention facilities and services in each county, or group of counties, as the population demands, in accordance with this chapter.
(2)
(a)The division is responsible for development, implementation, and administration of home detention services available in every judicial district.
(b)The division shall establish criteria for placement in home detention.
(3)The division shall provide training regarding implementation of the rules made under Subsection 80-5-202(1)(a) to law enforcement agencies, division employees, juvenile court employees, and other affected agencies and individuals upon their request.
(4)The division may not allow a male individual and female individual to share a minor room in a detention facility.


Amended by Chapter 88, 2025 General Session

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