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Adjudication and Disposition

Utah Code tit. 80, ch. 80-6, pt. 80-6-P7
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Utah Code § 80-6-701 Adjudication of an offense.

80-6-701. Adjudication of an offense. (1) (a) If the juvenile court finds, by beyond a reasonable doubt, that the allegations in a petition under Section 80-6-305, or a criminal information under Section 80-6-503, are true at the adjudication hearing, the juvenile court may order a disposition for a minor under this part. (b) In determining the proper disposition for a minor under Subsection (1), the juvenile court may consider written reports and materials in accordance with Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 45. (c) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the juvenile court may combine the dispositions under this part if the dispositions are compatible. (d) If the juvenile court orders any disposition under this part, including an order for secure detention under Section 80-6-704, the disposition shall be served concurrently with any other disposition for detention or secure care. (2) The juvenile court shall adjudicate a minor's case in accordance with the Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure. (3) (a) If an offense committed by a minor comes within the juvenile court's jurisdiction, the juvenile court is not required to make findings of fact upon which the juvenile court bases the juvenile court's jurisdiction for an offense described in Subsection 78A-6-103(1). (b) For an offense not described in Subsection 78A-6-103(1), the juvenile court shall make findings of fact upon which the juvenile court bases the juvenile court's jurisdiction. Enacted by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-702 Probation or protective supervision -- Conditions for probation.

80-6-702. Probation or protective supervision -- Conditions for probation. (1) If a minor is adjudicated under Section 80-6-701, the juvenile court may place the minor on probation, or under protective supervision in accordance with Subsection (3) if the minor is a child, in the minor's own home and upon conditions determined by the juvenile court, including community or compensatory service. (2) (a) If the juvenile court orders a condition under Subsection (1), the condition shall be: (i) individualized and address a specific risk or need; (ii) based on information provided to the juvenile court, including the results of a validated risk and needs assessment conducted under Section 80-6-606; and (iii) if the juvenile court orders substance abuse treatment or an educational series, based on a validated risk and needs assessment conducted under Section 80-6-606. (b) A juvenile court may not issue a standard order that contains control-oriented conditions. (c) If the juvenile court orders a prohibition on weapon possession as a condition under Subsection (1), the prohibition shall be specific to the minor and not the minor's family. (3) If the juvenile court orders protective supervision, the Division of Child and Family Services may not provide protective supervision unless there is a petition filed under Section 80-3-201 that requests that the Division of Child and Family Services provide protective supervision. (4) (a) If the juvenile court places a minor on probation, the juvenile court shall establish the period of time that a minor is on probation in accordance with Section 80-6-712. (b) An order for probation or protective supervision shall include a date for review and presumptive termination of the case by the juvenile court in accordance with Section 80-6-712. (c) For each review of a minor's case under Subsection (4)(b), the juvenile court shall set a new date for a review and presumptive termination of the minor's case. (5) (a) If a minor is adjudicated under this chapter, the juvenile court may order a minor's parent, guardian, or custodian, or any other person who has been made a party to the proceedings, to comply with reasonable conditions, including: (i) parent-time by the minor's parent; (ii) restrictions on the individuals that the minor associates with; (iii) restrictions on the minor's occupation and any other activity; and (iv) requirements to be observed by the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian. (b) If a minor's parent, guardian, or custodian successfully completes a family or other counseling program, the minor may be credited by the juvenile court for time spent in detention, in secure care, or on probation. Enacted by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-703 Placement of a child -- Commitment of a minor to the division -- Limitations.

80-6-703. Placement of a child -- Commitment of a minor to the division -- Limitations. (1) (a) If a child is adjudicated for an offense under Section 80-6-701, the juvenile court may: (i) place the child in the legal custody of a relative or other suitable individual regardless of whether the minor is placed on probation under Subsection 80-6-702(1); or (ii) appoint a guardian for the child if it appears that a guardian is necessary in the interest of the child. (b) The juvenile court may not assume the function of developing foster home services in placing a child in the legal custody of a relative or other suitable individual under Subsection (1)(a). (c) (i) If the juvenile court appoints a guardian for a child under Subsection (1)(a)(ii), the juvenile court: (A) may appoint a public or private institution or agency as the guardian of the child; and (B) may not appoint a nonsecure residential placement provider for which legal custody of the child is vested. (d) In placing a child under the guardianship or legal custody of an individual or private agency or institution under Subsection (1)(a)(ii), the juvenile court: (i) shall give primary consideration to the welfare of the child; and (ii) may take into consideration the religious preferences of the child and the child's parent. (2) If a minor is adjudicated under Section 80-6-701, the juvenile court shall only commit the minor to the division and order the division to provide recommendations and services if: (a) nonresidential treatment options have been exhausted or nonresidential treatment options are not appropriate; and (b) the minor is adjudicated under this chapter for: (i) a felony; (ii) a misdemeanor when the minor has five prior misdemeanors or felony adjudications arising from separate criminal episodes; or (iii) a misdemeanor involving the use of a dangerous weapon as defined in Section 76-1-101.5. (3) A juvenile court may not commit a minor to the division: (a) for residential observation and evaluation or residential observation and assessment; (b) for contempt of court, except to the extent permitted under Section 78A-6-353; (c) for a violation of probation; (d) for failure to pay a fine, fee, restitution, or other financial obligation; (e) for unfinished compensatory or community service hours; (f) for an infraction; or (g) for a status offense. (4) If the juvenile court commits a minor to the division, the juvenile court shall: (a) find whether the minor is being committed to the division for placement in a community-based program, secure detention under Section 80-6-704, or secure care under Section 80-6-705; (b) specify the criteria under Subsection (3) for which the juvenile court is committing the minor to the division; and (c) establish the period of time that the minor is committed to the division in accordance with Section 80-6-712. (5) (a) Except for an order for secure care under Section 80-6-705, if the juvenile court commits a minor to the division, or places the minor with an individual under this section, the juvenile court shall include in the order a date for a review and presumptive termination of the minor's case by the juvenile court in accordance with Section 80-6-712. (b) For each review of a minor's case under Subsection (5)(a), the juvenile court shall set a new date for a review and presumptive termination of the minor's case. (6) If a minor is adjudicated for an offense under Section 80-6-701, a juvenile court may not commit a minor to: (a) except as provided in Subsection (7), the Division of Child and Family Services; or (b) a correctional facility. (7) The juvenile court may not commit a minor to the Division of Child and Family Services to address the minor's ungovernable or other behavior, mental health, or disability, unless the Division of Child and Family Services: (a) engages other relevant divisions of the department in conducting an assessment of the minor and the minor's family's needs; (b) based on an assessment under Subsection (7)(a), determines that committing the minor to the Division of Child and Family Services is the least restrictive intervention for the minor that meets the minor's needs; and (c) consents to the minor being committed to the Division of Child and Family Services. (8) If a minor is committed to the division under this section, the division may not transfer custody of the minor to a correctional facility. Amended by Chapter 430, 2022 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-704 Detention or alternative to detention -- Limitations.

80-6-704. Detention or alternative to detention -- Limitations. (1) (a) The juvenile court may order a minor to detention, or an alternative to detention, if the minor is adjudicated for: (i) an offense under Section 80-6-701; or (ii) contempt of court under Section 78A-6-353. (b) Except as provided in Subsection 78A-6-353(4), and subject to the juvenile court retaining continuing jurisdiction over a minor's case, the juvenile court may order a minor to detention, or an alternative to detention, under Subsection (1)(a) for a period not to exceed 30 cumulative days for an adjudication. (c) If a minor is held in detention before an adjudication, the time spent in detention before the adjudication shall be credited toward the 30 cumulative days eligible as a disposition under Subsection (1)(b). (d) If a minor spent more than 30 days in detention before a disposition, the juvenile court may not order the minor to detention under this section. (2) An order for detention under Subsection (1) may not be suspended upon conditions ordered by the juvenile court. (3) A juvenile court may not order a minor to detention for: (a) contempt of court, except to the extent permitted under Section 78A-6-353; (b) a violation of probation; (c) failure to pay a fine, fee, restitution, or other financial obligation; (d) unfinished compensatory or community service hours; (e) an infraction; or (f) a status offense. (4) A juvenile court may not order a minor be placed in a correctional facility that is intended to hold adults accused or convicted of offenses as an alternative to detention under Subsection (1). (5) (a) If a minor is held in detention under this section, the minor is eligible to receive credit for good behavior against the period of detention. (b) The rate of credit is one day of credit for good behavior for every three days spent in detention. (6) (a) A minor may not be held in secure detention following a disposition by the juvenile court: (i) under Chapter 3, Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings; or (ii) except as provided in Subsection (6)(b), for a community-based program. (b) If a minor is awaiting placement by the division under Section 80-6-703, a minor may not be held in secure detention for longer than 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. (c) The period of detention under Subsection (6)(b) may be extended by the juvenile court for a cumulative total of seven calendar days if: (i) the division, or another agency responsible for placement, files a written petition with the juvenile court requesting the extension and setting forth good cause; and (ii) the juvenile court enters a written finding that it is in the best interests of both the minor and the community to extend the period of detention. (d) The juvenile court may extend the period of detention beyond the seven calendar days if the juvenile court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that: (i) the division, or another agency responsible for placement, does not have space for the minor; and (ii) the safety of the minor and community requires an extension of the period of detention. (e) The division, or the agency with custody of the minor, shall report to the juvenile court every 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, regarding whether the division, or another agency responsible for placement, has space for the minor. (f) The division, or agency, requesting an extension shall promptly notify the detention facility that a written petition has been filed. (g) The juvenile court shall promptly notify the detention facility regarding the juvenile court's initial disposition and any ruling on a petition for an extension, whether granted or denied. Amended by Chapter 256, 2024 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-705 Secure care -- Limitations -- Order for therapy for parent with minor in secure care.

80-6-705. Secure care -- Limitations -- Order for therapy for parent with minor in secure care. (1) If a minor is adjudicated for an offense under Section 80-6-701, the juvenile court may order the minor to secure care if the juvenile court finds that: (a) (i) the minor poses a risk of harm to others; or (ii) the minor's conduct resulted in the victim's death; and (b) the minor is adjudicated for: (i) a felony offense; (ii) a misdemeanor offense if the minor has five prior misdemeanor or felony adjudications arising from separate criminal episodes; or (iii) a misdemeanor offense involving use of a dangerous weapon as defined in Section 76-1-101.5. (2) A juvenile court may not order a minor to secure care for: (a) contempt of court; (b) a violation of probation; (c) failure to pay a fine, fee, restitution, or other financial obligation; (d) unfinished compensatory or community service hours; (e) an infraction; or (f) a status offense. (3) The juvenile court may, on the recommendation of the division, order a parent of a minor in secure care to undergo group rehabilitation therapy under the direction of a therapist, who has supervision of the minor in secure care, or any other therapist for a period recommended by the division. Amended by Chapter 430, 2022 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-706 Treatment -- Commitment to local mental health authority or Utah State Developmental Center.

80-6-706. Treatment -- Commitment to local mental health authority or Utah State Developmental Center. (1) If a minor is adjudicated under Section 80-6-701, the juvenile court may order: (a) a nonresidential, diagnostic assessment for the minor, including a risk assessment for substance use disorder, mental health, psychological, or sexual behavior; (b) the minor to be examined or treated by a physician, surgeon, psychiatrist, or psychologist; or (c) other care for the minor. (2) For purposes of receiving the examination, treatment, or care described in Subsection (1), the juvenile court may place the minor in a hospital or other suitable facility that is not secure care or secure detention. (3) In determining whether to order the examination, treatment, or care described in Subsection (1), the juvenile court shall consider: (a) the desires of the minor; (b) if the minor is a child, the desires of the minor's parent or guardian; and (c) whether the potential benefits of the examination, treatment, or care outweigh the potential risks and side-effects, including behavioral disturbances, suicidal ideation, brain function impairment, or emotional or physical harm resulting from the compulsory nature of the examination, treatment, or care. (4) (a) If the juvenile court orders examination, treatment, or care for a child under Subsection (1) and the child is committed to the division under Subsection 80-6-703(2), the division shall: (i) take reasonable measures to notify the child's parent or guardian of any non-emergency health treatment or care scheduled for the child; (ii) include the child's parent or guardian as fully as possible in making health care decisions for the child; and (iii) defer to the child's parent's or guardian's reasonable and informed decisions regarding the child's health care to the extent that the child's health and well-being are not unreasonably compromised by the parent's or guardian's decision. (b) The division shall notify the parent or guardian of a child within five business days after a child committed to the division receives emergency health care or treatment. (c) The division shall use the least restrictive means to accomplish the care and treatment of a child described under Subsection (1). (5) If a child is adjudicated for an offense under Section 80-6-701, the juvenile court may commit the child to the physical custody, as defined in Section 26B-5-401, of a local mental health authority in accordance with the procedures and requirements in Title 26B, Chapter 5, Part 4, Commitment of Persons Under Age 18. (6) (a) If a minor is adjudicated for an offense under Section 80-6-701, and the minor has an intellectual disability, the juvenile court may commit the minor to the Utah State Developmental Center in accordance with Title 26B, Chapter 6, Part 6, Admission to an Intermediate Care Facility for People with an Intellectual Disability. (b) The juvenile court shall follow the procedure applicable in the district courts with respect to judicial commitments to the Utah State Developmental Center when ordering a commitment under Subsection (6)(a). Amended by Chapter 330, 2023 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-707 Suspension of driving privileges.

80-6-707. Suspension of driving privileges. (1) This section applies to a minor who: (a) at the time that the minor is adjudicated under Section 80-6-701, is at least the age eligible for a driver license under Section 53-3-204; and (b) is found by the juvenile court to be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle during the commission of the offense for which the minor is adjudicated. (2) (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, if a minor is adjudicated for a violation of a traffic law by the juvenile court under Section 80-6-701, the juvenile court may: (i) suspend the minor's driving privileges; and (ii) take possession of the minor's driver license. (b) The juvenile court may order any other eligible disposition under Subsection (1), except for a disposition under Section 80-6-703 or 80-6-705. (c) If a juvenile court suspends a minor's driving privileges under Subsection (2)(a): (i) the juvenile court shall prepare and send the order to the Driver License Division of the Department of Public Safety; and (ii) the minor's license shall be suspended under Section 53-3-219. (3) The juvenile court may reduce a suspension period imposed under Section 53-3-219 if: (a) (i) the violation is the minor's first violation of: (A) Section 32B-4-409; (B) Section 32B-4-410; (C) Section 76-18-204, 76-18-207, 76-18-208, 76-18-209, 76-18-210, 76-18-211, 76-18-212, 76-18-213, 76-18-214, 76-18-215, 76-18-216, 76-18-217, 76-18-218, or 76-18-219; (D) Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 3, Offenses Concerning Drug Paraphernalia; (E) Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 4, Offenses Concerning Imitation Controlled Substances; (F) Subsection 76-5-102.1(2)(b); (G) Subsection 76-5-207(2)(b); (H) Subsection 76-9-110(2); or (I) an offense described in a statute previously in effect in this state that is the same or substantially similar to a violation of an offense described in Subsections (3)(a)(i)(A) through (H); and (ii) (A) the minor completes an educational series as defined in Section 41-6a-501; or (B) the minor demonstrates substantial progress in substance use disorder treatment; or (b) (i) the violation is the minor's second or subsequent violation of: (A) Section 32B-4-409; (B) Section 32B-4-410; (C) Section 76-18-204, 76-18-207, 76-18-208, 76-18-209, 76-18-210, 76-18-211, 76-18-212, 76-18-213, 76-18-214, 76-18-215, 76-18-216, 76-18-217, 76-18-218, or 76-18-219; (D) Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 3, Offenses Concerning Drug Paraphernalia; (E) Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 4, Offenses Concerning Imitation Controlled Substances; (F) Subsection 76-5-102.1(2)(b); (G) Subsection 76-5-207(2)(b); (H) Subsection 76-9-110(2); or (I) an offense described in a statute previously in effect in this state that is the same or substantially similar to a violation of an offense described in Subsections (3)(b)(i)(A) through (H); (ii) the minor has completed an educational series as defined in Section 41-6a-501 or demonstrated substantial progress in substance use disorder treatment; and (iii) (A) the minor is 18 years old or older and provides a sworn statement to the juvenile court that the minor has not unlawfully consumed alcohol or drugs for at least a one-year consecutive period during the suspension period imposed under Section 53-3-219; or (B) the minor is under 18 years old and the minor's parent or guardian provides an affidavit or sworn statement to the juvenile court certifying that to the parent or guardian's knowledge the minor has not unlawfully consumed alcohol or drugs for at least a one-year consecutive period during the suspension period imposed under Section 53-3-219. (4) (a) If a minor is adjudicated under Section 80-6-701 for a proof of age violation, as defined in Section 32B-4-411: (i) the juvenile court may forward a record of adjudication to the Department of Public Safety for a first or subsequent violation; and (ii) the minor's driving privileges will be suspended: (A) for a period of at least one year under Section 53-3-220 for a first conviction for a violation of Section 32B-4-411; or (B) for a period of two years for a second or subsequent conviction for a violation of Section 32B-4-411. (b) The juvenile court may reduce the suspension period imposed under Subsection (4)(a)(ii)(A) if: (i) the violation is the minor's first violation of Section 32B-4-411; and (ii) (A) the minor completes an educational series as defined in Section 41-6a-501; or (B) the minor demonstrates substantial progress in substance use disorder treatment. (c) The juvenile court may reduce the suspension period imposed under Subsection (4)(a)(ii)(B) if: (i) the violation is the minor's second or subsequent violation of Section 32B-4-411; (ii) the minor has completed an educational series as defined in Section 41-6a-501 or demonstrated substantial progress in substance use disorder treatment; and (iii) (A) the minor is 18 years old or older and provides a sworn statement to the court that the minor has not unlawfully consumed alcohol or drugs for at least a one-year consecutive period during the suspension period imposed under Subsection (4)(a)(ii)(B); or (B) the minor is under 18 years old and has the minor's parent or guardian provide an affidavit or sworn statement to the court certifying that to the parent's or guardian's knowledge the minor has not unlawfully consumed alcohol or drugs for at least a one-year consecutive period during the suspension period imposed under Subsection (4)(a)(ii)(B). (5) When the Department of Public Safety receives the arrest or conviction record of a minor for a driving offense committed while the minor's license is suspended under this section, the Department of Public Safety shall extend the suspension for a like period of time. Amended by Chapter 362, 2026 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-708 Service in National Guard.

80-6-708. Service in National Guard. If a minor is adjudicated under Section 80-6-701, the minor may be given a choice by the juvenile court to serve in the National Guard in lieu of other sanctions described in this part if: (1) the minor meets the current entrance qualifications for service in the National Guard as determined by a recruiter, whose determination is final; (2) the offense: (a) would be a felony if committed by an adult; (b) is a violation of Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances, or Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, or an offense described in a statute previously in effect in this state that is the same or substantially similar to a violation of an offense described in Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances, or Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances; or (c) was committed with a weapon; and (3) the juvenile court retains jurisdiction over the minor's case under conditions set by the juvenile court and agreed upon by the recruiter or the unit commander to which the minor is eventually assigned. Amended by Chapter 362, 2026 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-709 Payment of fines, fees, restitution, or other costs -- Community or compensatory service -- Property damage -- Unpaid balances.

80-6-709. Payment of fines, fees, restitution, or other costs -- Community or compensatory service -- Property damage -- Unpaid balances. (1) (a) If a minor is adjudicated for an offense under Section 80-6-701, the juvenile court may order a minor to: (i) pay a fine, fee, or other cost; (ii) pay restitution in accordance with Section 80-6-710; or (iii) complete community or compensatory service hours. (b) (i) If the juvenile court orders the minor to pay restitution under Subsection (1)(a), a juvenile probation officer may permit the minor to complete a work program in lieu of paying part or all of the restitution by the juvenile court. (ii) If the juvenile court orders the minor to complete community or compensatory service hours, a juvenile probation officer may permit the minor to complete a work program to help the minor complete the community or compensatory service hours. (c) The juvenile court may, through a juvenile probation officer, encourage the development of nonresidential employment or a work program to enable a minor to fulfill the minor's obligations under Subsection (1)(a). (d) Notwithstanding this section, a juvenile court may not place a minor on a ranch, forestry camp, or other residential work program for care or work. (2) If the juvenile court orders a minor to pay a fine, fee, restitution, or other cost, or to complete community or compensatory service hours, the juvenile court shall consider the dispositions collectively to ensure that an order: (a) is reasonable; (b) prioritizes restitution; and (c) except for restitution as provided in Subsection 80-6-710(5)(c), takes into account the minor's ability to pay the fine, fee, or other cost within the presumptive period under Section 80-6-712 or Section 80-6-802 if the minor is ordered to secure care. (3) (a) If the juvenile court orders a minor to pay a fine, fee, or other cost, or complete community or compensatory service hours, the cumulative order shall be limited per criminal episode as follows: (i) for a minor under 16 years old at the time of adjudication, the juvenile court may impose up to $190 or up to 24 hours of community or compensatory service; and (ii) for a minor 16 years old or older at the time of adjudication, the juvenile court may impose up to $280 or up to 36 hours of community or compensatory service. (b) The cumulative order under Subsection (3)(a) does not include restitution. (4) (a) If the juvenile court converts a fine, fee, or restitution amount to compensatory service hours, the rate of conversion shall be no less than the minimum wage. (b) If the juvenile court orders a minor to complete community service, the presumptive service order shall include between five and 10 hours of service. (c) If a minor completes an approved substance use disorder prevention or treatment program or other court-ordered condition, the minor may be credited with compensatory service hours for the completion of the program or condition by the juvenile court. (5) (a) If a minor commits an offense involving the use of graffiti under Section 76-6-106, 76-6-106.1, or 76-6-206, the juvenile court may order the minor to clean up graffiti created by the minor or any other individual at a time and place within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. (b) The minor may complete the order of the juvenile court under Subsection (5)(a) in the presence and under the direct supervision of the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian. (c) The minor's parent, guardian, or custodian shall report completion of the order to the juvenile court. (d) The juvenile court may also require the minor to perform other alternative forms of restitution or repair to the damaged property in accordance with Section 80-6-710. (6) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(b), the juvenile court may issue orders necessary for the collection of restitution and fines ordered under this section, including garnishments, wage withholdings, and executions. (b) The juvenile court may not issue an order under Subsection (6)(a) if the juvenile court orders a disposition that changes custody of a minor, including detention, secure care, or any other secure or nonsecure residential placement. (7) Any information necessary to collect unpaid fines, fees, assessments, or restitution may be forwarded to employers, financial institutions, law enforcement, constables, the Office of Recovery Services, or other agencies for purposes of enforcing an order under this section. (8) (a) If, before the entry of any order terminating the juvenile court's continuing jurisdiction over a minor's case, there remains an unpaid balance for any fine, fee, or restitution ordered by the juvenile court, the juvenile court shall: (i) record all pertinent information for the unpaid balance in the minor's file; and (ii) if there is an unpaid amount of restitution, record the amount of unpaid restitution as a civil judgment and list the victim, or the estate of the victim, as the judgment creditor in the civil judgment. (b) The juvenile court may not transfer responsibility to collect unpaid fines, fees, surcharges, and restitution for a minor's case to the Office of State Debt Collection created in Section 63A-3-502. Amended by Chapter 111, 2023 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-710 Determination of restitution -- Requirements.

80-6-710. Determination of restitution -- Requirements. (1) If a minor is adjudicated under Section 80-6-701, the juvenile court may order the minor to repair, replace, or otherwise make restitution for: (a) material loss caused by an offense listed in the petition; or (b) conduct for which the minor agrees to make restitution. (2) Within seven days after the day on which a petition is filed under this chapter, the prosecuting attorney or a juvenile probation officer shall provide notification of the restitution process to all reasonably identifiable and locatable victims of an offense listed in the petition. (3) A victim that receives notice under Subsection (2) is responsible for providing the prosecuting attorney with: (a) all invoices, bills, receipts, and any other evidence of the injury or out-of-pocket loss; (b) all documentation of any compensation or reimbursement from an insurance company or a local, state, or federal agency that is related to the injury or out-of-pocket loss; (c) if available, the victim's proof of identification, including the victim's date of birth, social security number, or driver license number; and (d) the victim's contact information, including the victim's current home and work address and telephone number. (4) (a) A prosecuting attorney, or a victim's attorney, shall make a request for an order for restitution in the juvenile court: (i) if feasible, at the time of disposition; or (ii) within 90 days after disposition. (b) If a prosecuting attorney's request for restitution includes an amount that is less than the amount requested by the victim, the prosecuting attorney shall include a copy of the victim's request with the prosecuting attorney's request. (c) A written request for an order for restitution under Subsection (4)(a) shall be served on all parties to the minor's case. (5) In an order for restitution under Subsection (1), the juvenile court: (a) shall only order restitution for the victim's material loss; (b) may not order restitution if the juvenile court finds that the minor is unable to pay or acquire the means to pay; (c) shall take into account: (i) the minor's ability to satisfy the restitution order within six months from the day on which restitution is ordered; or (ii) if the minor participates in a restorative justice program under Subsection (6), the amount or conditions of restitution agreed upon by the minor and the victim of the adjudicated offense; (d) shall credit any amount paid by the minor to the victim in a civil suit against restitution owed by the minor; and (e) shall credit any amount paid to the victim in restitution against liability in a civil suit. (6) If the minor and the victim of the adjudicated offense agree to participate, the juvenile court may refer the minor's case to a restorative justice program, such as victim offender mediation, to address how loss resulting from the adjudicated offense may be addressed. (7) (a) The juvenile court may require a minor to reimburse an individual, entity, or governmental agency who offered and paid a reward to a person for providing information resulting in an adjudication of a minor for the commission of an offense. (b) If a minor is returned to this state in accordance with Part 11, Interstate Compact for Juveniles, the juvenile court may order the minor to make restitution for costs expended by any governmental entity for the return of the minor. Amended by Chapter 256, 2023 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-711 Suspending a disposition.

80-6-711. Suspending a disposition. (1) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (2), a juvenile court may not suspend a disposition ordered under this part. (2) (a) If a minor qualifies for commitment to the division under Section 80-6-703, the juvenile court may suspend a disposition for commitment to the division in lieu of immediate commitment, upon the condition that the minor commit no new misdemeanor or felony offense within 90 days after the day on which the juvenile court suspends the disposition for commitment. (b) The duration of a suspended disposition under Subsection (2)(a) may not: (i) exceed 90 days after the day on which the juvenile court suspends the disposition for commitment; and (ii) be extended under any circumstance. (3) The juvenile court may only lift a suspension of a disposition under Subsection (2)(a): (a) following adjudication of a new misdemeanor or felony offense committed by the minor during the period of suspension set out under Subsection (2)(a); (b) if a new assessment or evaluation has been completed and the assessment or evaluation recommends that a higher level of care is needed and nonresidential treatment options have been exhausted or nonresidential treatment options are not appropriate; or (c) if, after a notice and a hearing, the juvenile court finds: (i) a new or previous evaluation recommends a higher level of treatment; and (ii) the minor willfully failed to comply with a lower level of treatment and has been unsuccessfully discharged from treatment. (4) A suspended disposition under Subsection (1) may not be imposed without: (a) notice to the minor and the minor's counsel; and (b) a hearing. Amended by Chapter 155, 2022 General Session

Utah Code § 80-6-712 Time periods for supervision of probation or placement -- Termination of continuing jurisdiction.

80-6-712. Time periods for supervision of probation or placement -- Termination of continuing jurisdiction. (1) If the juvenile court places a minor on probation under Section 80-6-702, the juvenile court shall establish a period of time for supervision for the minor that is: (a) if the minor is placed on intake probation, no more than three months; or (b) if the minor is placed on formal probation, from four to six months, but may not exceed six months. (2) (a) If the juvenile court commits a minor to the division under Section 80-6-703, and the minor's case is under the jurisdiction of the court, the juvenile court shall establish: (i) for a minor placed out of the home, a period of custody from three to six months, but may not exceed six months; and (ii) for aftercare services if the minor was placed out of the home, a period of supervision from three to four months, but may not exceed four months. (b) A minor may be supervised for aftercare services under Subsection (2)(a)(ii): (i) in the home of a qualifying relative or guardian; (ii) at an independent living program contracted or operated by the division; or (iii) in a family-based setting with approval by the director or the director's designee if the minor does not qualify for an independent living program due to age, disability, or another reason or the minor cannot be placed with a qualifying relative or guardian. (3) If the juvenile court orders a minor to secure care, the authority shall: (a) have jurisdiction over the minor's case; and (b) apply the provisions of Part 8, Commitment and Parole. (4) (a) The juvenile court shall terminate continuing jurisdiction over a minor's case at the end of the time period described in Subsection (1) for probation or Subsection (2) for commitment to the division, unless: (i) termination would interrupt the completion of the treatment program determined to be necessary by the results of a validated risk and needs assessment under Section 80-6-606; (ii) the minor commits a new misdemeanor or felony offense; (iii) the minor has not completed community or compensatory service hours; (iv) there is an outstanding fine; or (v) the minor has not paid restitution in full. (b) The juvenile court shall determine whether a minor has completed a treatment program under Subsection (4)(a)(i) by considering: (i) the recommendations of the licensed service provider for the treatment program; (ii) the minor's record in the treatment program; and (iii) the minor's completion of the goals of the treatment program. (5) Subject to Subsections (6) and (7), if one of the circumstances under Subsection (4) exists the juvenile court may extend supervision for the time needed to address the specific circumstance. (6) If the juvenile court extends supervision solely on the ground that the minor has not yet completed community or compensatory service hours under Subsection (4)(a)(iii), the juvenile court may only extend supervision: (a) one time for no more than three months; and (b) as intake probation. (7) (a) If the juvenile court extends jurisdiction solely on the ground that the minor has not paid restitution in full as described in Subsection (4)(a)(v): (i) the juvenile court may only: (A) extend jurisdiction up to four times for no more than three months at a time; (B) consider the efforts of the minor to pay restitution in full when determining whether to extend jurisdiction under this Subsection (7)(a)(i); and (C) make orders concerning the payment of restitution during the period for which jurisdiction is extended; (ii) the juvenile court shall terminate any intake probation or formal probation of the minor; and (iii) a designated staff member of the juvenile court shall submit a report to the juvenile court every three months regarding the minor's efforts to pay restitution. (b) If the juvenile court finds that a minor is not making an effort to pay restitution, the juvenile court shall: (i) terminate jurisdiction over the minor's case; and (ii) record the amount of unpaid restitution as a civil judgment in accordance with Subsection 80-6-709(8). (8) If the juvenile court extends supervision or jurisdiction under this section, the grounds for the extension and the length of any extension shall be recorded in the court records and tracked in the data system used by the Administrative Office of the Courts and the division. (9) If a minor leaves supervision without authorization for more than 24 hours, the supervision period for the minor shall toll until the minor returns. (10) This section does not apply to any minor adjudicated under this chapter for: (a) Section 76-5-103, aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury to another; (b) Section 76-5-202, aggravated murder or attempted aggravated murder; (c) Section 76-5-203, murder or attempted murder; (d) Section 76-5-205, manslaughter; (e) Section 76-5-206, negligent homicide; (f) Section 76-5-207, automobile homicide; (g) Section 76-5-207.5, automobile homicide involving using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; (h) Section 76-5-208, child abuse homicide; (i) Section 76-5-209, homicide by assault; (j) Section 76-5-211, aiding or encouraging suicide; (k) Section 76-5-302, aggravated kidnapping; (l) Section 76-5-405, aggravated sexual assault; (m) a felony violation of Section 76-6-103, aggravated arson; (n) Section 76-6-203, aggravated burglary; (o) Section 76-6-302, aggravated robbery; (p) Section 76-11-210, felony discharge of a firearm; (q) (i) an offense other than an offense listed in Subsections (10)(a) through (p) involving the use of a dangerous weapon, as defined in Section 76-1-101.5, that is a felony; and (ii) the minor has been previously adjudicated or convicted of an offense involving the use of a dangerous weapon; or (r) a felony offense other than an offense listed in Subsections (10)(a) through (q) and the minor has been previously committed to the division for secure care. Amended by Chapter 330, 2026 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title80/Chapter6/80-6-P7.html?v=C80-6-P7_2021050520210901Fetched: 10/26/2026

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