- (1) If an offender's competency is questioned by a hearing official, Department of Corrections (Department), counsel for the State, or counsel for an offender, as defined in this rule or as defined in Utah Code Section 77-15-2, then all proceedings shall be stayed pending a decision by the Board regarding the offender's competence.
- (2) A stay of proceedings under this rule does not toll any time served nor does it affect an offender's sentence expiration date.
KEY: criminal competency
Date of Last Change: December 24, 2025
Notice of Continuation: October 3, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 77-15-2; 77-15-3; 77-15-5; 77-27-2; 77-27-7