Utah § 80-5-401 Youth services for prevention and early intervention -- Program standards -- Program services.

Utah Statutes

§ 80-5-401 — Youth services for prevention and early intervention -- Program standards -- Program services.

Utah § 80-5-401

Title 80Utah Juvenile Code

Ch. 80-5Juvenile Justice Services

Part 80-5-4Programs

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Utah Code Ann. § 80-5-401 (2026).

Text

(1)The division shall establish and operate prevention and early intervention youth services programs which shall include evidence-informed and research-informed interventions to:

(1)(a) help youth and families avoid entry into the juvenile justice system; and

(1)(b) improve attendance and academic achievement.

(2)The division shall adopt statewide policies and procedures, including minimum standards for the organization and operation of youth services programs.

(3)The division shall establish housing, programs, and procedures to ensure that minors who are receiving services under this section and who are not committed to the division are served separately from minors who are committed to the division.

(4)The division may enter into contracts with state and local governmental entities

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(1) The division shall establish and operate prevention and early intervention youth services programs which shall include evidence-informed and research-informed interventions to:
(1)(a) help youth and families avoid entry into the juvenile justice system; and
(1)(b) improve attendance and academic achievement.
(2) The division shall adopt statewide policies and procedures, including minimum standards for the organization and operation of youth services programs.
(3) The division shall establish housing, programs, and procedures to ensure that minors who are receiving services under this section and who are not committed to the division are served separately from minors who are committed to the division.
(4) The division may enter into contracts with state and local governmental entities and private providers to provide the youth services.
(5) The division shall establish and administer juvenile receiving centers and other programs to provide temporary custody, care, risk-needs assessments, evaluations, and control for nonadjudicated and adjudicated minors placed with the division.
(6) The division shall prioritize use of evidence-based juvenile justice programs and practices.
(7) Youth receiving services under this section or from the division may not be placed into the legal custody of the division unless the youth qualifies for such disposition under Section 80-6-703.