Utah Code § 75E-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.