Section 77-27-7.1 - Appointment of counsel or lay representative - Procedures(1) If the board in the board's discretion determines that an offender within the board's jurisdiction is unable, due to physical, mental, or other circumstances, to meaningfully participate in a board hearing or other board proceeding, the board may appoint, at the board's own expense, legal counsel or a lay representative to assist the offender.(2) The board shall determine the scope of the representation described in Subsection (1) based on a review of the totality of the circumstances.(3) This section does not prevent the board from: (a) appointing a licensed mental health professional in accordance with Section 77-27-7; or(b) otherwise seeking information concerning the offender from the department or another entity.Added by Chapter 145, 2024 General Session ,§ 7, eff. 5/1/2024.