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UT Code § 63M-7-304 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 3 - Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Council|Section 304 - Chair -- Vacancies -- Quorum -- Expenses.

 Affected by 63I-1-263 on 1/1/2023 63M-7-304. Chair -- Vacancies -- Quorum -- Expenses.    (1) The members of each committee established by the council shall annually select a chair or co-chairs from among the members of the committee.     (2) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as the position was originally filled.     (3) A majority of the members of a committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business by the committee.     (4) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.      Amended by Chapter 39, 2010 General SessionAmended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-305 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 3 - Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Council|Section 305 - Drug-Related Offenses Reform Act -- Coordination.

 Affected by 63I-1-263 on 1/1/2023  Effective 7/1/2021  63M-7-305. Drug-Related Offenses Reform Act -- Coordination.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Council" means the Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Council.     (b) "Drug-Related Offenses Reform Act" and "act" mean the screening, assessment, substance use disorder treatment, and supervision provided to convicted persons under Subsection 77-18-104(2) to:   (i) determine a person's specific substance use disorder treatment needs as early as possible in the judicial process;     (ii) expand treatment resources for persons in the community;     (iii) integrate a person's treatment with supervision by the Department of Corrections; and     (iv) reduce the incidence of substance use disorders and related criminal conduct.       (c) "Substance abuse authority" means the same as that term is defined in Section 17-43-201.       (2) The council shall provide ongoing oversight of the implementation, functions, and evaluation of the Drug-Related Offenses Reform Act.     (3) The council shall develop an implementation plan for the Drug-Related Offenses Reform Act. The plan shall:   (a) identify local substance abuse authority areas where the act will be implemented, in cooperation with the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, the Department of Corrections, and the local substance abuse authorities;     (b) include guidelines for local substance abuse authorities and the Utah Department of Corrections on how funds appropriated under the act should be used, including eligibility requirements for convicted persons who participate in services funded by the act, that are consistent with the recommendations of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice for reducing recidivism; and     (c) require that treatment plans under the act are appropriate for persons involved in the criminal justice system.      Amended by Chapter 260, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-306 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 3 - Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Council|Section 306 - Staffing.

 Affected by 63I-1-263 on 1/1/2023 63M-7-306. Staffing.  The Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice shall provide staff to the council and any committee established by the council.  Amended by Chapter 39, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 4 - Sentencing Commission|Section 401 - Creation -- Members -- Appointment -- Qualifications.

 Effective 5/5/2021  63M-7-401. Creation -- Members -- Appointment -- Qualifications.    (1) There is created a state commission to be known as the Sentencing Commission composed of 28 members. The commission shall develop by-laws and rules in compliance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and elect its officers.     (2) The commission's members shall be:   (a) two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the House and not of the same political party;     (b) two members of the Senate, appointed by the president of the Senate and not of the same political party;     (c) the executive director of the Department of Corrections or a designee appointed by the executive director;     (d) the director of the Division of Juvenile Justice Services or a designee appointed by the director;     (e) the executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice or a designee appointed by the executive director;     (f) the chair of the Board of Pardons and Parole or a designee appointed by the chair;     (g) the chair of the Youth Parole Authority or a designee appointed by the chair;     (h) two trial judges and an appellate judge appointed by the chair of the Judicial Council;     (i) two juvenile court judges designated by the chair of the Judicial Council;     (j) an attorney in private practice who is a member of the Utah State Bar, experienced in criminal defense, and appointed by the Utah Bar Commission;     (k) an attorney who is a member of the Utah State Bar, experienced in the defense of minors in juvenile court, and appointed by the Utah Bar Commission;     (l) the director of Salt Lake Legal Defenders or a designee appointed by the director;     (m) the attorney general or a designee appointed by the attorney general;     (n) a criminal prosecutor appointed by the Statewide Association of Public Attorneys;     (o) a juvenile court prosecutor appointed by the Statewide Association of Public Attorneys;     (p) a representative of the Utah Sheriff's Association appointed by the governor;     (q) a chief of police appointed by the governor;     (r) a licensed professional appointed by the governor who assists in the rehabilitation of adult offenders;     (s) a licensed professional appointed by the governor who assists in the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders;     (t) two members from the public appointed by the governor who exhibit sensitivity to the concerns of victims of crime and the ethnic composition of the population;     (u) one member from the public at large appointed by the governor; and     (v) a representative of an organization that specializes in civil rights or civil liberties on behalf of incarcerated individuals appointed by the governor.      Amended by Chapter 173, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-402 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 4 - Sentencing Commission|Section 402 - Terms of members -- Vacancies -- Reappointment.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63M-7-402. Terms of members -- Vacancies -- Reappointment.    (1)   (a) Except as required by Subsection (1)(b), as terms of current commission members expire, the appointing authority shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (1)(a), the appointing authority shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed every two years.       (2) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.    Amended by Chapter 154, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-403 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 4 - Sentencing Commission|Section 403 - Vacancies.

63M-7-403. Vacancies.  If a commission member no longer holds a qualifying position, resigns, or is unable to serve, the vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-406 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 4 - Sentencing Commission|Section 406 - Publication of reports.

63M-7-406. Publication of reports.  The commission shall also be authorized to prepare, publish, and distribute from time to time reports of its studies, recommendations, and statements.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 5 - Utah Office for Victims of Crime|Section 501 - Title.

63M-7-501. Title.  This part is known as the "Utah Office for Victims of Crime" and may be abbreviated as the "UOVC."  Amended by Chapter 131, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-504 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 5 - Utah Office for Victims of Crime|Section 504 - Crime Victim Reparations and Assistance Board -- Members.

 Affected by 63I-1-263 on 7/1/2027  Effective 1/1/2021  63M-7-504. Crime Victim Reparations and Assistance Board -- Members.    (1)   (a) A Crime Victim Reparations and Assistance Board is created, consisting of seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies.     (b) The membership of the board shall consist of:   (i) a member of the bar of this state;     (ii) a victim of criminally injurious conduct;     (iii) a licensed physician;     (iv) a representative of law enforcement;     (v) a mental health care provider;     (vi) a victim advocate; and     (vii) a private citizen.       (c) The governor may appoint a chair of the board who shall serve for a period of time prescribed by the governor, not to exceed the length of the chair's term. The board may elect a vice chair to serve in the absence of the chair.     (d) The board may hear appeals from administrative decisions as provided in rules adopted pursuant to Section 63M-7-515.       (2)   (a) Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), as terms of current board members expire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two years.     (c) A member may be reappointed to one successive term in addition to a member's initial full-term appointment.       (3)   (a) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.     (b) A member resigning from the board shall serve until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.       (4) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (5) The board shall meet at least once quarterly but may meet more frequently as necessary.     (6) A member shall comply with the conflict of interest provisions described in Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of Interest.    Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General SessionAmended by Chapter 373, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-505 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 5 - Utah Office for Victims of Crime|Section 505 - Board and office within Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63M-7-505. Board and office within Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice.    (1) The board and the office are placed within the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice for the provision by the commission of administrative and support services.     (2) The board or the director may request assistance from the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, the Department of Public Safety, and other state agencies in conducting research or monitoring victims' programs.    Amended by Chapter 149, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-506 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 5 - Utah Office for Victims of Crime|Section 506 - Functions of board.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63M-7-506. Functions of board.    (1) The board shall:   (a) adopt a description of the office and prescribe the general operation of the board;     (b) prescribe policy for the office;     (c) adopt rules to implement and administer this part in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, which may include setting of ceilings on reparations, defining of terms not specifically stated in this part, and establishing of rules governing attorney fees;     (d) prescribe forms for applications for reparations;     (e) review all reparations awards made by the reparations staff, although the board may not reverse or modify reparations awards authorized by the reparations staff;     (f) render an annual report to the governor and the Legislature regarding the staff's and the board's activities;     (g) cooperate with the director and the director's staff in formulating standards for the uniform application of Section 63M-7-509, taking into consideration the rates and amounts of reparation payable for injuries and death under other laws of this state and the United States;     (h) allocate money available in the fund to victims of criminally injurious conduct for reparations claims;     (i) allocate money available to other victim services as provided by administrative rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, once a sufficient reserve has been established for reparation claims; and     (j) approve the allocation and disbursement of funds made available to the office by the United States, the state, foundations, corporations, or other entities or individuals to subgrantees from private, non-profit, and governmental entities operating qualified statewide assistance programs.       (2) All rules, or other statements of policy, along with application forms specified by the board, are binding upon the director, the reparations officers, assistance officers, and other staff.    Amended by Chapter 149, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-507 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 5 - Utah Office for Victims of Crime|Section 507 - Director -- Appointment and functions.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63M-7-507. Director -- Appointment and functions.    (1) The executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, after consulting with the board, shall appoint a director to carry out the provisions of this part.     (2) The director shall:   (a) be an experienced administrator with a background in at least one of the following fields:   (i) social work;     (ii) psychology;     (iii) criminal justice;     (iv) law; or     (v) another field related to the fields described in Subsections (2)(a)(i) through (iv);       (b) demonstrate an understanding of the needs of crime victims and of services to victims; and     (c) devote the director's time and capacity to the director's duties.        (3) In addition to the requirements under Subsection (2), the director shall:   (a) hire staff, including reparations and assistance officers, as necessary;     (b) act when necessary as a reparations officer in deciding an initial reparations claim;     (c) possess the same investigation and decision-making authority as the reparations officers;     (d) hear appeals from the decisions of the reparations officers, unless the director acted as a reparations officer on the initial reparations claim;     (e) serve as a liaison between the office and the board;     (f) serve as the public relations representative of the office;     (g) provide for payment of all administrative salaries, fees, and expenses incurred by the staff of the board, to be paid out of appropriations from the fund;     (h) cooperate with the state treasurer and the state Division of Finance in causing the funds in the fund to be invested and the fund's investments sold or exchanged and the proceeds and income collected;     (i) apply for, receive, allocate, disburse, and account for, subject to approval and in conformance with policies adopted by the board, all grant funds made available by the United States, the state, foundations, corporations, and other businesses, agencies, or individuals;     (j) obtain and utilize the services of other governmental agencies upon request; and     (k) act in any other capacity or perform any other acts necessary for the office or board to successfully fulfill the office's or board's statutory duties and objectives.      Amended by Chapter 149, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-508 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 5 - Utah Office for Victims of Crime|Section 508 - Reparations officers.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63M-7-508. Reparations officers.  The reparations officers shall in addition to any assignments made by the director:  (1) hear and determine all matters relating to a reparations claim and reinvestigate or reopen a reparations claim without regard to statutes of limitation or periods of prescription;     (2) obtain from prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement officers, and other criminal justice agencies, investigations and data to enable the reparations officer to determine whether and to what extent a claimant qualifies for reparations;     (3) as determined necessary by the reparations officers, hold hearings, administer oaths or affirmations, examine any individual under oath or affirmation, issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and giving of testimony of witnesses, require the production of any books, papers, documents, or other evidence which may contribute to the reparations officer's ability to determine particular reparation awards;     (4) determine who is a victim or dependent;     (5) award reparations or other benefits determined to be due under this part and the rules of the board made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act;     (6) take notice of judicially recognized facts and general, technical, and scientific facts within the reparations officers' specialized knowledge;     (7) advise and assist the board in developing policies recognizing the rights, needs, and interests of crime victims;     (8) render periodic reports as requested by the board concerning:   (a) the reparations officers' activities; and     (b) the manner in which the rights, needs, and interests of crime victims are being addressed by the state's criminal justice system;       (9) establish priorities for assisting elderly victims of crime or those victims facing extraordinary hardships;     (10) cooperate with the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to develop information regarding crime victims' problems and programs; and     (11) assist the director in publicizing the provisions of the office, including the procedures for obtaining reparation, and in encouraging law enforcement agencies, health providers, and other related officials to take reasonable care to ensure that victims are informed about the provisions of this part and the procedure for applying for reparation.    Amended by Chapter 149, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 63M-7-509 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63M - Governor's Programs|Chapter 7 - Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse|Part 5 - Utah Office for Victims of Crime|Section 509 - Grounds for eligibility.

 Effective 5/12/2020  63M-7-509. Grounds for eligibility.    (1) A victim is eligible for a reparations award under this part if:   (a) the claimant is:   (i) a victim of criminally injurious conduct;     (ii) a dependent of a deceased victim of criminally injurious conduct; or     (iii) a representative acting on behalf of one of the above;       (b)   (i) the criminally injurious conduct occurred in Utah; or     (ii) the victim is a Utah resident who suffers injury or death as a result of criminally injurious conduct inflicted in a state, territory, or country that does not provide a crime victims' compensation program;       (c) the application is made in writing in a form that conforms substantially to that prescribed by the board;     (d) the criminally injurious conduct is reported to a law enforcement officer, in the law enforcement officer's capacity as a law enforcement officer, or another federal or state investigative agency;     (e) the claimant or victim cooperates with the appropriate law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys in efforts to apprehend or convict the perpetrator of the alleged offense; and     (f) the criminally injurious conduct occurred after December 31, 1986.       (2) A reparations award may be made to a victim regardless of whether any individual is arrested, prosecuted, or convicted of the criminally injurious conduct giving rise to a reparations claim.    Amended by Chapter 149, 2020 General Session