# Utah Code § 80-5-203: Detention risk assessment tool

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_203

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 80-5-203
- **Heading:** Detention risk assessment tool
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 80 / Chapter 80-5 / § 80-5-203

## Text

(1) The division, in conjunction with the Administrative Office of the Courts, shall develop or adopt, and validate on the Utah juvenile population, a statewide detention risk assessment tool. (2) (a) The division shall administer the detention risk assessment tool for each minor under consideration for detention. (b) A designated individual who has completed training to conduct the detention risk assessment tool shall administer the detention risk assessment tool. (3) The division and the Administrative Office of the Courts shall establish a scoring system to inform eligibility for placement of a minor in a detention facility or for referral to an alternative to detention.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 80-5-102 § 80-5-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-103 § 80-5-103. Creation of division -- Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-104 § 80-5-104. Division director -- Qualifications -- Responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-201 § 80-5-201. Division responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-202 § 80-5-202. Division rulemaking authority -- Reports on sexual assault.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-203 § 80-5-203. Detention risk assessment tool.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_203.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-204 § 80-5-204. Annual review of programs and facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_204.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-205 § 80-5-205. Contracts with private providers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_205.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-206 § 80-5-206. Records -- Property of division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_206.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-207 § 80-5-207. Restitution by a minor committed to the division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_207.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-208 § 80-5-208. Care of pregnant minor in secure detention or secure care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_208.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-209 § 80-5-209. Health care for minors in custody.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_209.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-301 § 80-5-301. Appropriation and funding of juvenile receiving centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 80-5-302 § 80-5-302. Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Restricted Account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T80_S80_5_302.md)

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