Utah § 80-6-801 - Commitment to local mental health authority or Utah State Developmental Center.
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§ 80-6-801. Commitment to local mental health authority or Utah State Developmental Center.
80-6-801. Commitment to local mental health authority or Utah State Developmental Center.
| (1) | If a child is committed by the juvenile court to the physical custody, as defined in Section 26B-5-401, of a local mental health authority, or the local mental health authority's designee, Title 26B, Chapter 5, Part 4, Commitment of Persons Under Age 18, shall govern the commitment and release of the minor. |
| (2) | If a minor is committed to the Utah State Developmental Center, Title 26B, Chapter 6, Part 4, Division of Services for People with Disabilities, shall govern the commitment and release of the minor. |
Amended by Chapter 330, 2023 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 80-6-801 ("Commitment to local mental health authority or Utah State Developmental Center.") 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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