Utah Code § 80-5-208: Care of pregnant minor in secure detention or secure care.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 80 Utah Juvenile Code
- Chapter 80-5 Juvenile Justice Services
- Part 80-5-2 Division Responsibilities
(1) When a minor in secure detention or secure care is pregnant, the division shall:
(a) ensure that adequate prenatal and postnatal care is provided; and
(b) place the minor in an accredited hospital before delivery.
(2) As soon as the minor's condition after delivery will permit, the minor may be returned to:
(a) secure detention if the minor was placed in secure detention; or
(b) secure care if the minor was committed to secure care.
(3) If the division has concerns regarding the minor's fitness to raise the minor's child, the division shall make a referral for services for the minor and the minor's child to the Division of Child and Family Services.
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