Utah Code 26B-5-302.5. Study concerning civil commitment and the Utah State Hospital
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Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-5-302.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State hospital: means the Utah State Hospital established in Section 26B-5-302. See Utah Code 26B-5-301
- Treatment: means psychotherapy, medication, including the administration of psychotropic medication, or other medical treatments that are generally accepted medical or psychosocial interventions for the purpose of restoring the patient to an optimal level of functioning in the least restrictive environment. See Utah Code 26B-5-301
(1)(a) The Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Committee shall study and make recommendations concerning the need for expanded civil commitment capacity in the state, including an analysis of the anticipated impact that any changes to civil commitment standards made during the 2024 General Session will have on the number of individuals subject to civil commitment.
(1)(b) The study and recommendations described in Subsection (1)(a) shall also address the role of the Utah State Hospital in serving patients who are subject to court-ordered treatment, including civil commitment.
(1)(c) The study and recommendations described in Subsection (1)(a) shall also address any additional resources or services needed to decrease the likelihood that individuals who are subject to court-ordered treatment, including civil commitment, will enter or reenter the Utah State Hospital or another inpatient facility.
(2) The Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Committee shall provide a report on the study and recommendations described in Subsection (1) to the Judiciary Interim Committee at or before the committee’s October 2024 interim meeting.