People are identified for admission to the forensic mental health facility based on current psychiatric need, legal status, and the date of their court order into the Department of Health and Human Services custody. Highest priority shall be given to those cases which are specifically required to be admitted to the USH by Utah law.

KEY: forensic, mental health, facilities

Date of Last Change: October 14, 2025

Notice of Continuation: March 25, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202(2)(a); 26B-5-371(2); 26B-5-372, 77-16a-202; 77-16a-203; 77-16a-204; 77-18-106