{"data":{"id":"us-ut/utah-code-78b-22-204","jurisdiction":"us-ut","citation":"Utah Code § 78B-22-204","heading":"Waiver by a minor.","body":"(1) A minor may not waive the right to be represented by counsel at all stages of court proceedings unless:\n(a) the minor has consulted with counsel; and\n(b) the court is satisfied that in light of the minor's unique circumstances and attributes:\n(i) the minor's waiver is knowing and voluntary; and\n(ii) the minor understands the consequences of the waiver.\n(2) A minor may not decline to enter into a nonjudicial adjustment without first being advised of their right to consult with counsel, consistent with the requirements of Section 80-6-304.","path":["Title 78B Judicial Code","Chapter 78B-22 Indigent Defense Act","Part 78B-22-2 Appointment of Counsel"],"source_url":"https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter22/78B-22-S204.html","current_through":"2026 General Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T11:34:34Z","sha256":"8bddb53c226940f00b5a2e4a149fcb3e52b0ce6baf98933020fc305ada080123","source_id":"us-ut","stale":false,"prev":"us-ut/utah-code-78b-22-203","next":"us-ut/utah-code-78b-22-301"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}