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First Substitute H.B. 99

Representative Matt Throckmorton proposes to substitute the following bill:


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YOUTH OFFENDER OPTIONS

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1999 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Sponsor: Matt Throckmorton

             5      AN ACT RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL CODE; ALLOWING FOR JUVENILE COURT
             6      JUDGES TO GIVE YOUTH OFFENDERS THE OPTION OF JOINING THE NATIONAL
             7      GUARD; DEFINING CRITERIA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
             8      This act affects sections of Utah Code Annotated 1953 as follows:
             9      AMENDS:
             10          78-3a-118, as last amended by Chapters 34, 94, 274 and 298, Laws of Utah 1998
             11      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             12          Section 1. Section 78-3a-118 is amended to read:
             13           78-3a-118. Adjudication of jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Disposition of cases --
             14      Enumeration of possible court orders -- Considerations of court.
             15          (1) (a) When a minor is found to come within the provisions of Section 78-3a-104 , the
             16      court shall so adjudicate. The court shall make a finding of the facts upon which it bases its
             17      jurisdiction over the minor. However, in cases within the provisions of Subsection 78-3a-104 (1),
             18      findings of fact are not necessary.
             19          (b) If the court adjudicates a minor for a crime of violence or an offense in violation of
             20      Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 5, Weapons, it shall order that notice of the adjudication be provided to
             21      the school superintendent of the district in which the minor resides or attends school. Notice shall
             22      be made to the district superintendent within three days and shall include the specific offenses for
             23      which the minor was adjudicated.
             24          (2) Upon adjudication the court may make the following dispositions by court order:
             25          (a) (i) The court may place the minor on probation or under protective supervision in the


             26      minor's own home and upon conditions determined by the court, including compensatory service
             27      as provided in Section 78-11-20.7 .
             28          (ii) The court may place the minor in state supervision with the probation department of
             29      the court, under the legal custody of his parent or guardian, the Division of Youth Corrections, or
             30      the Division of Child and Family Services.
             31          (iii) If the court orders probation or state supervision, the court shall direct that notice of
             32      its order be provided to designated persons in the local law enforcement agency and the school or
             33      transferee school, if applicable, which the minor attends. The designated persons may receive the
             34      information for purposes of the minor's supervision and student safety.
             35          (iv) Any employee of the local law enforcement agency and the school which the minor
             36      attends who discloses the court's order of probation is not:
             37          (A) civilly liable except when the disclosure constitutes fraud or malice as provided in
             38      Section 63-30-4 ; and
             39          (B) civilly or criminally liable except when the disclosure constitutes a knowing violation
             40      of Section 63-2-801 .
             41          (b) The court may place the minor in the legal custody of a relative or other suitable
             42      person, with or without probation or protective supervision, but the juvenile court may not assume
             43      the function of developing foster home services.
             44          (c) (i) The court may vest legal custody of the minor in the Division of Child and Family
             45      Services, Division of Youth Corrections, or the Division of Mental Health, and may order the
             46      Department of Human Services to provide dispositional recommendations and services.
             47          (ii) For minors who may qualify for services from two or more divisions within the
             48      Department of Human Services, the court may vest legal custody with the department.
             49          (iii) Minors who are committed to the custody of the Division of Child and Family
             50      Services on grounds other than abuse or neglect are subject to the provisions of Title 78, Chapter
             51      3a, Part 3A, Minors in Custody on Grounds Other Than Abuse or Neglect, and Title 62A, Chapter
             52      4a, Part 2A, Minors in Custody on Grounds Other Than Abuse or Neglect. Prior to making a
             53      recommendation that the court place a minor in the custody of the Division of Child and Family
             54      Services on grounds other than abuse or neglect, the probation department shall provide the
             55      division adequate with notice for the division to attend the hearing.
             56          (d) (i) The court may commit the minor to the Division of Youth Corrections for secure


             57      confinement.
             58          (ii) A minor under the jurisdiction of the court solely on the ground of abuse, neglect, or
             59      dependency under Subsection 78-3a-104 (1)(c) may not be committed to the Division of Youth
             60      Corrections.
             61          (e) The court may commit the minor, subject to the court retaining continuing jurisdiction
             62      over him, to the temporary custody of the Division of Youth Corrections for observation and
             63      evaluation for a period not to exceed 90 days.
             64          (f) (i) The court may commit the minor to a place of detention or an alternative to
             65      detention for a period not to exceed 30 days subject to the court retaining continuing jurisdiction
             66      over the minor.
             67          (ii) Subsection (2)(f) applies only to those minors adjudicated for an act which if
             68      committed by an adult would be a criminal offense or for contempt of court under Section
             69      78-3a-901 . This commitment may be stayed or suspended upon conditions ordered by the court.
             70          (g) The court may vest legal custody of an abused, neglected, or dependent minor in the
             71      Division of Child and Family Services or any other appropriate person in accordance with the
             72      requirements and procedures of Title 78, Chapter 3a, Part 3, Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency
             73      Proceedings.
             74          (h) The court may place the minor on a ranch or forestry camp, or similar facility for care
             75      and also for work, if possible, if the person, agency, or association operating the facility has been
             76      approved or has otherwise complied with all applicable state and local laws. A minor placed in
             77      a forestry camp or similar facility may be required to work on fire prevention, forestation and
             78      reforestation, recreational works, forest roads, and on other works on or off the grounds of the
             79      facility and may be paid wages, subject to the approval of and under conditions set by the court.
             80          (i) The court may order that the minor be required to repair, replace, or otherwise make
             81      restitution for damage or loss caused by the minor's wrongful act, including costs of treatment as
             82      stated in Section 78-3a-318 , and may impose fines in limited amounts.
             83          (j) The court may issue orders necessary for the collection of restitution and fines ordered
             84      by the court, including garnishments, wage withholdings, and executions.
             85          (k) (i) The court may through its probation department encourage the development of
             86      employment or work programs to enable minors to fulfill their obligations under Subsection (2)(i)
             87      and for other purposes considered desirable by the court.


             88          (ii) Consistent with the order of the court, the probation officer may permit the minor
             89      found to be within the jurisdiction of the court to participate in a program of work restitution or
             90      compensatory service in lieu of paying part or all of the fine imposed by the court. The work
             91      restitution or compensatory service permitted by the probation officer may not affect the amount
             92      of the surcharge.
             93          (l) In violations of traffic laws within the court's jurisdiction, the court may, in addition
             94      to any other disposition, restrain the minor from driving for periods of time the court considers
             95      necessary and take possession of the minor's driver license. However, proceedings involving an
             96      offense under Section 78-3a-506 are governed by that section regarding suspension of driving
             97      privileges.
             98          (m) (i) When a minor is found within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under Section
             99      78-3a-104 because of violating Section 58-37-8 , Title 58, Chapter 37a, Utah Drug Paraphernalia
             100      Act, or Title 58, Chapter 37b, Imitation Controlled Substances Act, the court shall, in addition to
             101      any fines or fees otherwise imposed, order that the minor perform a minimum of 20 hours, but no
             102      more than 100 hours, of compensatory service. Satisfactory completion of an approved substance
             103      abuse prevention or treatment program may be credited by the court as compensatory service
             104      hours.
             105          (ii) When a minor is found within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under Section
             106      78-3a-104 because of a violation of Section 32A-12-209 or Subsection 76-9-701 (1), the court may,
             107      upon the first adjudication, and shall, upon a second or subsequent adjudication, order that the
             108      minor perform a minimum of 20 hours, but no more than 100 hours of compensatory service, in
             109      addition to any fines or fees otherwise imposed. Satisfactory completion of an approved substance
             110      abuse prevention or treatment program may be credited by the court as compensatory service
             111      hours.
             112          (n) The court may order that the minor be examined or treated by a physician, surgeon,
             113      psychiatrist, or psychologist or that he receive other special care. For these purposes the court may
             114      place the minor in a hospital or other suitable facility.
             115          (o) (i) The court may appoint a guardian for the minor if it appears necessary in the interest
             116      of the minor, and may appoint a public or private institution or agency as guardian in which legal
             117      custody of the minor is vested.
             118          (ii) In placing a minor under the guardianship or legal custody of an individual or of a


             119      private agency or institution, the court shall give primary consideration to the welfare of the minor.
             120      When practicable, the court may take into consideration the religious preferences of the minor and
             121      of the minor's parents.
             122          (p) (i) In support of a decree under Section 78-3a-104 , the court may order reasonable
             123      conditions to be complied with by the parents or guardian, the minor, the minor's custodian, or any
             124      other person who has been made a party to the proceedings. Conditions may include:
             125          (A) visitation by the parents or one parent;
             126          (B) restrictions on the minor's associates;
             127          (C) restrictions on the minor's occupation and other activities; and
             128          (D) requirements to be observed by the parents or custodian.
             129          (ii) A minor whose parents or guardians successfully complete a family or other counseling
             130      program may be credited by the court for detention, confinement, or probation time.
             131          (q) The court may order the minor to be placed in the legal custody of the Division of
             132      Mental Health or committed to the physical custody of a local mental health authority, in
             133      accordance with the procedures and requirements of Title 62A, Chapter 12, Part 2A, Commitment
             134      of Persons Under Age 18 to Division of Mental Health.
             135          (r) The court may make an order committing a minor within its jurisdiction to the Utah
             136      State Developmental Center if the minor has been found mentally retarded in accordance with the
             137      provisions of Title 62A, Chapter 5, Part 3, Admission to Mental Retardation Facility. The
             138      procedure applicable in the district courts with respect to judicial commitments to the Utah State
             139      Developmental Center shall be followed by the juvenile court in these cases.
             140          (s) The court may terminate all parental rights upon a finding of compliance with the
             141      provisions of Title 78, Chapter 3a, Part 4, Termination of Parental Rights Act.
             142          (t) The court may make any other reasonable orders for the best interest of the minor or
             143      as required for the protection of the public, except that a person younger than 18 years of age may
             144      not be committed to jail or prison, and offenses under Section 78-3a-506 are governed by that
             145      section regarding suspension of driving privileges.
             146          (u) The court may combine several of the above-listed modes of disposition if they are
             147      compatible.
             148          (v) Before depriving any parent of custody, the court shall give due consideration to the
             149      rights of parents concerning their minors. The court may transfer custody of a minor to another


             150      person, agency, or institution in accordance with the requirements and procedures of Title 78,
             151      Chapter 3a, Part 3, Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings.
             152          (w) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(y)(i), an order under this section for probation
             153      or placement of a minor with an individual or an agency shall include a date certain for a review
             154      of the case by the court. A new date shall be set upon each review.
             155          (x) In reviewing foster home placements, special attention shall be given to making
             156      adoptable minors available for adoption without delay.
             157          (y) (i) The juvenile court may enter an order of permanent custody and guardianship with
             158      a relative or individual of a minor where the court has previously acquired jurisdiction as a result
             159      of an adjudication of abuse, neglect, or dependency, excluding cases arising under Subsection
             160      78-3a-105 (4).
             161          (ii) Such orders remain in effect until the minor reaches majority and are not subject to
             162      review under Section 78-3a-119 , but may be modified by petition or motion as provided in Section
             163      78-3a-903 .
             164          (iii) Orders permanently terminating the rights of a parent, guardian, or custodian and
             165      permanent orders of custody and guardianship do not expire with a termination of jurisdiction of
             166      the juvenile court.
             167          (3) A minor who comes within the court's jurisdiction may be given a choice by the judge
             168      to serve in the National Guard in lieu of other sanctions, provided:
             169          (a) the minor meets the current entrance qualifications for service in the National Guard
             170      as determined by a recruiter, whose determination is final;
             171          (b) the minor is not under the jurisdiction of the court for any act that:
             172          (i) would be a felony if committed by an adult;
             173          (ii) is a violation of Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances; or
             174          (iii) was committed with a weapon; and
             175          (c) the court retains jurisdiction over the minor under conditions set by the juvenile court
             176      judge and agreed upon by the recruiter or the unit the minor is eventually assigned to.
             177          Section 2. Effective date.
             178          This act takes effect on July 1, 1999.


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