{"data":{"id":"us-ut/utah-code-26b-6-702","jurisdiction":"us-ut","citation":"Utah Code § 26B-6-702","heading":"Disability ombudsman -- Purpose -- Appointment -- Qualifications -- Staff.","body":"(1) There is created within the department the position of disability ombudsman for the purpose of promoting, advocating, and ensuring the rights and privileges of an individual with a disability are upheld.\n(2) The director shall appoint an ombudsman who has:\n(a) recognized executive and administrative capacity; and\n(b) experience in laws and policies regarding individuals with a disability.\n(3) The ombudsman may hire staff as necessary to carry out the duties of the ombudsman under this part.","path":["Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code","Chapter 26B-6 Long Term Services and Supports, Aging, and Disabilities","Part 26B-6-7 Disability Ombudsman"],"source_url":"https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title26B/Chapter6/26B-6-S702.html","current_through":"2026 General Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T11:34:33Z","sha256":"eb6aedfdc84fcbd4dc495cef1bfbc2541173692264ece7cad0979cdb653fa78a","source_id":"us-ut","stale":false,"prev":"us-ut/utah-code-26b-6-701","next":"us-ut/utah-code-26b-6-703"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}