Utah § 80-6-609 - Restraint of a minor.

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§ 80-6-609. Restraint of a minor.

Effective 9/1/2021
80-6-609.  Restraint of a minor.
(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.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session

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

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Section 80-6-609 ("Restraint of a minor.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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