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Utah Code § 77-16b-104

Involuntary feeding or hydration of prisoners -- Standards, continuing jurisdiction, and records

Enacted by Chapter 355, 2012 General Session

(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.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.