Utah updates juvenile competency law
The bill passed the House 69-0 in February 2022 and the Senate 22-0 later that month, and the governor signed it on March 22. It took effect May 4, 2022.
It amends the juvenile competency provisions of the Utah Code covering definitions, procedure and standards, and what happens when a minor is found not competent to proceed, with attention to when statements made in evaluation or treatment can be used.
Source: H.B. 277 Juvenile Competency Amendments — Utah Legislature
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