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First Substitute H.B. 66

Representative Patrice M. Arent proposes the following substitute bill:


             1     
JUDICIARY AMENDMENTS

             2     
2002 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

             4     
Sponsor: Patrice M. Arent

             5      This act modifies provisions relating to the Judicial Code. It allows the state to recoup
             6      expenses from a parent or legal guardian for the extradition of a minor from another state.
             7      It also h [ repeals the penalty provision against judges for wrongful denial of writ of habeas
             8      corpus,
] h allows interest on trust funds that are earned in courts not of record to go to the

             9      county or municipality, and makes technical corrections.
             10      This act affects sections of Utah Code Annotated 1953 as follows:
             11      AMENDS:
             12          78-3a-118, as last amended by Chapters 255 and 293, Laws of Utah 2001
             13          78-27-4, as last amended by Chapter 61, Laws of Utah 1990
             14          78-46-7, as last amended by Chapter 218, Laws of Utah 1994
             15      REPEALS:
             16          78-35-1, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             17      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             18          Section 1. Section 78-3a-118 is amended to read:
             19           78-3a-118. Adjudication of jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Disposition of cases --
             20      Enumeration of possible court orders -- Considerations of court.
             21          (1) (a) When a minor is found to come within the provisions of Section 78-3a-104 , the
             22      court shall so adjudicate. The court shall make a finding of the facts upon which it bases its
             23      jurisdiction over the minor. However, in cases within the provisions of Subsection 78-3a-104 (1),
             24      findings of fact are not necessary.
             25          (b) If the court adjudicates a minor for a crime of violence or an offense in violation of


             26      Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 5, Weapons, it shall order that notice of the adjudication be provided to
             27      the school superintendent of the district in which the minor resides or attends school. Notice shall
             28      be made to the district superintendent within three days of the adjudication and shall include the
             29      specific offenses for which the minor was adjudicated.
             30          (2) Upon adjudication the court may make the following dispositions by court order:
             31          (a) (i) The court may place the minor on probation or under protective supervision in the
             32      minor's own home and upon conditions determined by the court, including compensatory service
             33      as provided in Section 78-11-20.7 .
             34          (ii) The court may place the minor in state supervision with the probation department of
             35      the court, under the legal custody of:
             36          (A) his parent or guardian;
             37          (B) the Division of Youth Corrections; or
             38          (C) the Division of Child and Family Services.
             39          (iii) If the court orders probation or state supervision, the court shall direct that notice of
             40      its order be provided to designated persons in the local law enforcement agency and the school or
             41      transferee school, if applicable, which the minor attends. The designated persons may receive the
             42      information for purposes of the minor's supervision and student safety.
             43          (iv) Any employee of the local law enforcement agency and the school which the minor
             44      attends who discloses the court's order of probation is not:
             45          (A) civilly liable except when the disclosure constitutes fraud or malice as provided in
             46      Section 63-30-4 ; and
             47          (B) civilly or criminally liable except when the disclosure constitutes a knowing violation
             48      of Section 63-2-801 .
             49          (b) The court may place the minor in the legal custody of a relative or other suitable
             50      person, with or without probation or protective supervision, but the juvenile court may not assume
             51      the function of developing foster home services.
             52          (c) (i) The court may:
             53          (A) vest legal custody of the minor in the Division of Child and Family Services, Division
             54      of Youth Corrections, or the Division of Mental Health; and
             55          (B) order the Department of Human Services to provide dispositional recommendations
             56      and services.


             57          (ii) For minors who may qualify for services from two or more divisions within the
             58      Department of Human Services, the court may vest legal custody with the department.
             59          (iii) (A) Minors who are committed to the custody of the Division of Child and Family
             60      Services on grounds other than abuse or neglect are subject to the provisions of Title 78, Chapter
             61      3a, Part 3A, Minors in Custody on Grounds Other Than Abuse or Neglect, and Title 62A, Chapter
             62      4a, Part 2A, Minors in Custody on Grounds Other Than Abuse or Neglect.
             63          (B) Prior to the court entering an order to place a minor in the custody of the Division of
             64      Child and Family Services on grounds other than abuse or neglect, the court shall provide the
             65      division with notice of the hearing no later than five days before the time specified for the hearing
             66      so the division may attend the hearing.
             67          (C) Prior to committing a minor to the custody of the Division of Child and Family
             68      Services, the court shall make a finding as to what reasonable efforts have been attempted to
             69      prevent the minor's removal from his home.
             70          (d) (i) The court may commit the minor to the Division of Youth Corrections for secure
             71      confinement.
             72          (ii) A minor under the jurisdiction of the court solely on the ground of abuse, neglect, or
             73      dependency under Subsection 78-3a-104 (1)(c) may not be committed to the Division of Youth
             74      Corrections.
             75          (e) The court may commit the minor, subject to the court retaining continuing jurisdiction
             76      over him, to the temporary custody of the Division of Youth Corrections for observation and
             77      evaluation for a period not to exceed 45 days, which period may be extended up to 15 days at the
             78      request of the director of the Division of Youth Corrections.
             79          (f) (i) The court may commit the minor to a place of detention or an alternative to
             80      detention for a period not to exceed 30 days subject to the court retaining continuing jurisdiction
             81      over the minor. This commitment may be stayed or suspended upon conditions ordered by the
             82      court.
             83          (ii) Subsection (2)(f) applies only to those minors adjudicated for:
             84          (A) an act which if committed by an adult would be a criminal offense; or
             85          (B) contempt of court under Section 78-3a-901 .
             86          (g) The court may vest legal custody of an abused, neglected, or dependent minor in the
             87      Division of Child and Family Services or any other appropriate person in accordance with the


             88      requirements and procedures of Title 78, Chapter 3a, Part 3, Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency
             89      Proceedings.
             90          (h) The court may place the minor on a ranch or forestry camp, or similar facility for care
             91      and also for work, if possible, if the person, agency, or association operating the facility has been
             92      approved or has otherwise complied with all applicable state and local laws. A minor placed in
             93      a forestry camp or similar facility may be required to work on fire prevention, forestation and
             94      reforestation, recreational works, forest roads, and on other works on or off the grounds of the
             95      facility and may be paid wages, subject to the approval of and under conditions set by the court.
             96          (i) The court may[: (i)] order the minor to repair, replace, or otherwise make restitution
             97      for damage or loss caused by the minor's wrongful act, including costs of treatment as stated in
             98      Section 78-3a-318 [;], and [(ii)] impose fines in limited amounts. If a minor has been returned to
             99      this state under the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, the court may order the minor h [ or the minor's
             100      parent or guardian
] h
to make restitution for costs expended by any governmental entity for the
             100a      return.
             101          (j) The court may issue orders necessary for the collection of restitution and fines ordered
             102      by the court, including garnishments, wage withholdings, and executions.
             103          (k) (i) The court may through its probation department encourage the development of
             104      employment or work programs to enable minors to fulfill their obligations under Subsection (2)(i)
             105      and for other purposes considered desirable by the court.
             106          (ii) Consistent with the order of the court, the probation officer may permit the minor
             107      found to be within the jurisdiction of the court to participate in a program of work restitution or
             108      compensatory service in lieu of paying part or all of the fine imposed by the court.
             109          (l) (i) In violations of traffic laws within the court's jurisdiction, the court may, in addition
             110      to any other disposition authorized by this section:
             111          (A) restrain the minor from driving for periods of time the court considers necessary; and
             112          (B) take possession of the minor's driver license.
             113          (ii) The court may enter any other disposition under Subsection (2)(l)(i); however, the
             114      suspension of driving privileges for an offense under Section 78-3a-506 are governed only by
             115      Section 78-3a-506 .
             116          (m) (i) When a minor is found within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under Section
             117      78-3a-104 because of violating Section 58-37-8 , Title 58, Chapter 37a, Utah Drug Paraphernalia
             118      Act, or Title 58, Chapter 37b, Imitation Controlled Substances Act, the court shall, in addition to


             119      any fines or fees otherwise imposed, order that the minor perform a minimum of 20 hours, but no
             120      more than 100 hours, of compensatory service. Satisfactory completion of an approved substance
             121      abuse prevention or treatment program may be credited by the court as compensatory service
             122      hours.
             123          (ii) When a minor is found within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under Section
             124      78-3a-104 because of a violation of Section 32A-12-209 or Subsection 76-9-701 (1), the court may,
             125      upon the first adjudication, and shall, upon a second or subsequent adjudication, order that the
             126      minor perform a minimum of 20 hours, but no more than 100 hours of compensatory service, in
             127      addition to any fines or fees otherwise imposed. Satisfactory completion of an approved substance
             128      abuse prevention or treatment program may be credited by the court as compensatory service
             129      hours.
             130          (n) The court may order that the minor be examined or treated by a physician, surgeon,
             131      psychiatrist, or psychologist or that he receive other special care. For these purposes the court may
             132      place the minor in a hospital or other suitable facility.
             133          (o) (i) The court may appoint a guardian for the minor if it appears necessary in the interest
             134      of the minor, and may appoint as guardian a public or private institution or agency in which legal
             135      custody of the minor is vested.
             136          (ii) In placing a minor under the guardianship or legal custody of an individual or of a
             137      private agency or institution, the court shall give primary consideration to the welfare of the minor.
             138      When practicable, the court may take into consideration the religious preferences of the minor and
             139      of the minor's parents.
             140          (p) (i) In support of a decree under Section 78-3a-104 , the court may order reasonable
             141      conditions to be complied with by the parents or guardian, the minor, the minor's custodian, or any
             142      other person who has been made a party to the proceedings. Conditions may include:
             143          (A) parent-time by the parents or one parent;
             144          (B) restrictions on the minor's associates;
             145          (C) restrictions on the minor's occupation and other activities; and
             146          (D) requirements to be observed by the parents or custodian.
             147          (ii) A minor whose parents or guardians successfully complete a family or other counseling
             148      program may be credited by the court for detention, confinement, or probation time.
             149          (q) The court may order the minor to be placed in the legal custody of the Division of


             150      Mental Health or committed to the physical custody of a local mental health authority, in
             151      accordance with the procedures and requirements of Title 62A, Chapter 12, Part 2A, Commitment
             152      of Persons Under Age 18 to Division of Mental Health.
             153          (r) (i) The court may make an order committing a minor within its jurisdiction to the Utah
             154      State Developmental Center if the minor has mental retardation in accordance with the provisions
             155      of Title 62A, Chapter 5, Part 3, Admission to Mental Retardation Facility.
             156          (ii) The court shall follow the procedure applicable in the district courts with respect to
             157      judicial commitments to the Utah State Developmental Center when ordering a commitment under
             158      Subsection (2)(r)(i).
             159          (s) The court may terminate all parental rights upon a finding of compliance with the
             160      provisions of Title 78, Chapter 3a, Part 4, Termination of Parental Rights Act.
             161          (t) The court may make any other reasonable orders for the best interest of the minor or
             162      as required for the protection of the public, except that a person younger than 18 years of age may
             163      not be committed to jail or prison.
             164          (u) The court may combine the dispositions listed in this section if they are compatible.
             165          (v) Before depriving any parent of custody, the court shall give due consideration to the
             166      rights of parents concerning their minor. The court may transfer custody of a minor to another
             167      person, agency, or institution in accordance with the requirements and procedures of Title 78,
             168      Chapter 3a, Part 3, Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings.
             169          (w) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(y)(i), an order under this section for probation
             170      or placement of a minor with an individual or an agency shall include a date certain for a review
             171      of the case by the court. A new date shall be set upon each review.
             172          (x) In reviewing foster home placements, special attention shall be given to making
             173      adoptable minors available for adoption without delay.
             174          (y) (i) The juvenile court may enter an order of permanent custody and guardianship with
             175      a relative or individual of a minor where the court has previously acquired jurisdiction as a result
             176      of an adjudication of abuse, neglect, or dependency, excluding cases arising under Subsection
             177      78-3a-105 (4).
             178          (ii) Orders under Subsection (2)(y)(i):
             179          (A) shall remain in effect until the minor reaches majority;
             180          (B) are not subject to review under Section 78-3a-119 ; and


             181          (C) may be modified by petition or motion as provided in Section 78-3a-903 .
             182          (iii) Orders permanently terminating the rights of a parent, guardian, or custodian and
             183      permanent orders of custody and guardianship do not expire with a termination of jurisdiction of
             184      the juvenile court.
             185          (3) In addition to the dispositions described in Subsection (2), when a minor comes within
             186      the court's jurisdiction he may be given a choice by the court to serve in the National Guard in lieu
             187      of other sanctions, provided:
             188          (a) the minor meets the current entrance qualifications for service in the National Guard
             189      as determined by a recruiter, whose determination is final;
             190          (b) the minor is not under the jurisdiction of the court for any act that:
             191          (i) would be a felony if committed by an adult;
             192          (ii) is a violation of Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act; or
             193          (iii) was committed with a weapon; and
             194          (c) the court retains jurisdiction over the minor under conditions set by the court and
             195      agreed upon by the recruiter or the unit commander to which the minor is eventually assigned.
             196          Section 2. Section 78-27-4 is amended to read:
             197           78-27-4. Money deposited in court.
             198          (1) (a) Any person depositing money in court, to be held in trust, shall pay it to the court
             199      clerk.
             200          (b) The clerk shall deposit the money in a court trust fund or with the county treasurer or
             201      city recorder to be held subject to the order of the court.
             202          (2) The Judicial Council shall adopt rules governing the maintenance of court trust funds
             203      and the disposition of interest earnings on those trust funds.
             204          (3) (a) Any interest earned on trust funds in the courts of record that is not required to
             205      accrue to the litigants by Judicial Council rule or court order shall be deposited in a restricted
             206      account. Any interest earned on trust funds in the courts not of record that is not required to accrue
             207      to the litigants by Judicial Council rule or court order shall be deposited in the general fund of the
             208      county or municipality.
             209          (b) The Legislature shall appropriate funds from [that] the restricted account of the courts
             210      of record to the Judicial Council to:
             211          (i) offset costs to the courts for collection and maintenance of court trust funds; and


             212          (ii) provide accounting and auditing of all court revenue and trust accounts.
             213          Section 3. Section 78-46-7 is amended to read:
             214           78-46-7. Persons competent to serve as jurors -- Persons not competent to serve as
             215      jurors.
             216          (1) A person is competent to serve as a juror if the person is:
             217          (a) a citizen of the United States;
             218          (b) [over the age of] 18 years of age or older;
             219          (c) a resident of the county; and
             220          (d) able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
             221          (2) A person who has been convicted of a felony that has not been expunged is not
             222      competent to serve as a juror.
             223           h [ Section 4. Repealer.
             224          This act repeals:
             225          Section 78-35-1, Penalty for wrongful refusal to allow writ of habeas corpus.
] h


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