Utah Code § 77-16b-104

Current through the 2024 Third Special Session
Section 77-16b-104 - Involuntary feeding or hydration of prisoners - Standards, continuing jurisdiction, and records
(1) Any involuntary nutrition or hydration of a prisoner pursuant to this chapter shall be conducted under immediate medical supervision and in a medically recognized and acceptable manner.
(2) Upon the filing of a petition pursuant to Section 77-16b-102, the court has the continuing jurisdiction to review the prisoner's need for involuntary nutrition or hydration as long as the prisoner remains in custody of the correctional facility.
(3) A correctional facility shall maintain records of any involuntary feeding or hydration of prisoners under this chapter.
(a) The records are classified as "controlled" under Section 63G-2-304.
(b) All medical or mental health records submitted to the court under this chapter shall be kept under seal.

Utah Code § 77-16b-104

Added by Chapter 355, 2012 General Session ,§ 4, eff. 5/8/2012.