Utah § 75-5-603 Rights of an individual with a severe intellectual disability.

Utah Statutes

§ 75-5-603 — Rights of an individual with a severe intellectual disability.

Utah § 75-5-603

Title 75Utah Uniform Probate Code

Ch. 75-5Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property

Part 75-5-6Guardian of Individual with a Severe Intellectual Disability

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Utah Code Ann. § 75-5-603 (2026).

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(1)An adult, who is allegedly incapacitated and for whom there is a signed letter or report from a physician or psychologist that indicates that the adult is an individual with a severe intellectual disability, has the right to:

(1)(a) except as provided in Section 75-5-606, be represented by counsel before a guardianship is imposed and have counsel represent the adult during the guardianship proceeding;

(1)(b) receive a copy of all documents filed in a guardianship proceeding;

(1)(c) have a relative, physician, psychologist, physician assistant, or any interested person speak about or raise any issue of concern on behalf of the adult during the guardianship proceeding;

(1)(d) receive information about guardianships from the court; and

(1)(e) be treated with respect and dignity.

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(1) An adult, who is allegedly incapacitated and for whom there is a signed letter or report from a physician or psychologist that indicates that the adult is an individual with a severe intellectual disability, has the right to:
(1)(a) except as provided in Section 75-5-606, be represented by counsel before a guardianship is imposed and have counsel represent the adult during the guardianship proceeding;
(1)(b) receive a copy of all documents filed in a guardianship proceeding;
(1)(c) have a relative, physician, psychologist, physician assistant, or any interested person speak about or raise any issue of concern on behalf of the adult during the guardianship proceeding;
(1)(d) receive information about guardianships from the court; and
(1)(e) be treated with respect and dignity.
(2) Except as otherwise provided by this part, if a court orders a full guardianship for an adult and enters an order of appointment that specifies that the adult is an individual with a severe intellectual disability, the adult has the right to:
(2)(a) have a relative, physician, psychologist, physician assistant, or any interested person speak about or raise any issue of concern on behalf of the adult in any court hearing about the guardianship;
(2)(b) receive a copy of all documents filed in court regarding the guardianship;
(2)(c) receive information about guardianships from the court;
(2)(d) ask questions and express concerns or complaints about a guardian and the actions of a guardian to the court;
(2)(e) to the extent practicable, receive timely, effective, and appropriate health care and medical treatment that does not violate the adult's rights;
(2)(f) have all services provided by a guardian at a reasonable rate of compensation;
(2)(g) have a court review any request for payment by a guardian to avoid excessive or unnecessary fees or duplicative billing; and
(2)(h) receive prudent financial management of the adult's property, including Supplemental Security Income and Supplemental Security Disability Insurance.
(3) If the court enters an order for a limited guardianship for an adult or fails to specify in the order of appointment as to whether the adult is an individual with a severe intellectual disability, the adult has the rights of an incapacitated person described in Section 75-5-301.5.