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Utah House narrows 72‑hour grand‑jury notice for minors, adds appointed counsel and guardian protections
Summary
Lawmakers approved an amendment to allow a managing judge to shorten the 72‑hour notification for subpoenas to minors in narrow emergency circumstances while requiring safeguards such as guardian‑ad‑litem appointment and court‑appointed counsel; HB11 passed the House 73–0 and will go to the Senate.
The Utah House on Feb. 15 amended and passed House Bill 11, changing procedures for grand‑jury subpoenas involving minors so that a managing judge may shorten the 72‑hour notice period in narrowly defined emergency cases while adding protections for the child.
Representative McKiff, sponsor of the amendment, said the change addresses rare situations where a minor may be hidden or at risk of removal from the jurisdiction, and that the managing judge must make factual findings before shortening notice. "A subpoena…
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