Care of pregnant minor in secure detention or secure care.

Utah Code § 80-5-208, under Part 80-5-2: Division Responsibilities.

Utah Code § 80-5-208

80-5-208. Care of pregnant minor in secure detention or secure care.

(1) When a minor in secure detention or secure care is pregnant, the division shall: ensure that adequate prenatal and postnatal care is provided; and place the minor in an accredited hospital before delivery.

(2) As soon as the minor's condition after delivery will permit, the minor may be returned to: secure detention if the minor was placed in secure detention; or secure care if the minor was committed to secure care.

(3) If the division has concerns regarding the minor's fitness to raise the minor's child, the division shall make a referral for services for the minor and the minor's child to the Division of Child and Family Services.