Utah Statutes
§ 77-16b-104 — Involuntary feeding or hydration of prisoners -- Standards, continuing jurisdiction, and records.
Utah § 77-16b-104
JurisdictionUtah
Title 77Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Ch. 77-16bInvoluntary Feeding and Hydration of Inmates
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 77-16b-104 (2026).
Text
(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.
(3)(a) The records are classified as "controlled" under Section 63G-2-304.
(3)(b) All medical or mental health records submitted to the court under this chapter shall be kept under seal.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Chapter 355, 2012 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 77-1-1
Short title.§ 77-1-2
Criminal procedure prescribed.§ 77-1-3
Definitions.§ 77-1-5
Prosecuting party.§ 77-1-6
Rights of defendant.§ 77-10a-1
Definitions.§ 77-10a-10
Charge of grand jury -- Rights and duties.§ 77-10a-15
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Bluebook (online)
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