Administration of Youth Defense Fund.
Utah Code § 75E-10-703
in effect75E-10-703. Administration of Youth Defense Fund.
(1) The commission shall establish rules and procedures for the application by a county for participation in the fund.
(2) The office shall:
(a) receive, screen, and approve or disapprove the application of a county seeking to participate in the fund;
(b) calculate the amount of the annual contribution to be made to the fund by each participating county;
(c) oversee and approve disbursement of money from the fund; and
(d) negotiate, enter into, and administer a contract with an attorney or entity to provide indigent defense services to a minor referred to the juvenile court in a participating county if the attorney or entity:
(i) is qualified to provide indigent defense services under this chapter; and
(ii) meets the standards consistent for providing indigent defense services under this chapter.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 291, 2026 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title75E/Chapter10/75E-10-S703.html?v=C75E-10-S703_2026050620260701Fetched: 10/26/2026