Utah Code § 77-16b-104

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

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