Renumbered 7/1/2026
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Effective 5/7/2025
Renumbered 7/1/2026
78B-22-1103. Administration of Youth Defense Fund.
(1)The commission shall establish rules and procedures for the application by a county for participation in the fund.
(2)The office shall:
(a)receive, screen, and approve or disapprove the application of a county seeking to participate in the fund;
(b)calculate the amount of the annual contribution to be made to the fund by each participating county;
(c)oversee and approve disbursement of money from the fund; and
(d)negotiate, enter into, and administer a contract with an attorney or entity to provide indigent defense services to a minor referred to the juvenile court in a participating county if the attorney or entity:
(i)is qualified to provide indigent defense services under this chapter; and
(ii)meets the standards consistent for providing indigent defense services under this chapter.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 291 , 2026 General Session
Enacted by Chapter 328 , 2025 General Session