Utah § 80-5-208 Care of pregnant minor in secure detention or secure care.

Utah Statutes

§ 80-5-208 — Care of pregnant minor in secure detention or secure care.

Utah § 80-5-208

Title 80Utah Juvenile Code

Ch. 80-5Juvenile Justice Services

Part 80-5-2Division Responsibilities

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Utah Code Ann. § 80-5-208 (2026).

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(1)When a minor in secure detention or secure care is pregnant, the division shall:

(1)(a) ensure that adequate prenatal and postnatal care is provided; and

(1)(b) place the minor in an accredited hospital before delivery.

(2)As soon as the minor's condition after delivery will permit, the minor may be returned to:

(2)(a) secure detention if the minor was placed in secure detention; or

(2)(b) secure care if the minor was committed to secure care.

(3)If the division has concerns regarding the minor's fitness to raise the minor's child, the division shall make a referral for services for the minor and the minor's child to the Division of Child and Family Services.

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(1) When a minor in secure detention or secure care is pregnant, the division shall:

(1)(a) ensure that adequate prenatal and postnatal care is provided; and
(1)(b) place the minor in an accredited hospital before delivery.
(2) As soon as the minor's condition after delivery will permit, the minor may be returned to:

(2)(a) secure detention if the minor was placed in secure detention; or
(2)(b) secure care if the minor was committed to secure care.
(3) If the division has concerns regarding the minor's fitness to raise the minor's child, the division shall make a referral for services for the minor and the minor's child to the Division of Child and Family Services.