Utah Statutes
§ 77-27-7.1 — Appointment of counsel or lay representative -- Procedures.
Utah § 77-27-7.1
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 77-27-7.1 (2026).
Text
(1)If the board in the board's discretion determines that an offender within the board's jurisdiction is unable, due to physical, mental, or other circumstances, to meaningfully participate in a board hearing or other board proceeding, the board may appoint, at the board's own expense, legal counsel or a lay representative to assist the offender.
(2)The board shall determine the scope of the representation described in Subsection (1) based on a review of the totality of the circumstances.
(3)This section does not prevent the board from:
(3)(a) appointing a licensed mental health professional in accordance with Section 77-27-7; or
(3)(b) otherwise seeking information concerning the offender from the department or another entity.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Chapter 145, 2024 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)
Utah § 77-27-7.1, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ut/77-27-7.1.