Privacy Policy for ProvoYouthCourt.org
Utah Government Entity Privacy and Juvenile Justice Notice
Effective Date: January 29, 2026
ProvoYouthCourt.org is operated by the Provo Police Department, Special Operations Division, School Resource Officer (SRO) Section, in support of the Provo Youth Court. This Privacy Policy is provided in compliance with the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), Utah Code §63G-2-201, and applicable juvenile justice laws.
1. Government Entity Collecting Information
The government entity responsible for the collection and maintenance of information through this website is:
Provo Police Department
Special Operations Division – School Resource Officer Section
Provo Youth Court
2. Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the collection of information, or access to records may be directed to:
Officer G. Carter
School Resource Officer
Email: gcarter@provo.gov
3. Authority for Collection of Information
Personal information is collected under the authority of applicable Utah law, including but not limited to:
Utah Code Title 10 (Utah Municipal Code)
Utah Code Title 53 (Law Enforcement)
Utah Code Title 78A (Judicial and Juvenile Courts)
Utah Code §63G-2-201 (Government Records Access and Management Act – GRAMA)
Information is collected solely for official Provo Youth Court and law-enforcement purposes.
4. Purpose of Information Collection
Information collected through ProvoYouthCourt.org is used exclusively for legitimate government functions, including:
Filing and processing cases with the Provo Youth Court
Communicating with participants and involved parties
Determining the suitability of applicants to serve as Youth Court panelists or adult advisors
Information collected through this website is not used for commercial purposes, marketing, or unrelated activities.
5. Type of Information Collected
The website collects only limited personal identifying information necessary for Youth Court operations, including:
Name
Phone number
Email address
No additional personal or sensitive information is collected through the website.
6. Consequences of Failing to Provide Information
Providing information through this website is voluntary. However, failure to provide required information may result in:
Inability to file or process a Youth Court case
Inability to be considered for service as a Youth Court panelist or adult advisor
7. Data Retention
Personal information collected through ProvoYouthCourt.org is retained for no longer than thirty (30) days.
After this retention period, the information is securely deleted from the website.
This retention policy applies to:
Youth Court case submissions
Panelist and adult advisor applications
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Information collected through this website:
Is not shared outside of the Provo Youth Court
Is not sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties
Disclosure may occur only as required or permitted by law, including under GRAMA or applicable juvenile justice statutes.
9. Records Classification and Access Rights (GRAMA)
Records created or maintained through ProvoYouthCourt.org are subject to the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA).
Records may be classified as public, private, protected, or controlled
Access to records may be limited or denied as permitted by law
Requests for records must comply with GRAMA procedures
Certain records, including juvenile justice and law-enforcement records, may be restricted from disclosure.
10. Juvenile Justice Disclaimer
Juvenile-related information is subject to heightened confidentiality protections under Utah law.
Records involving minors, juvenile offenders, or Youth Court proceedings may be classified as private or protected records and are not public records under GRAMA. Access to such records is restricted and may only be granted as authorized by law.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as guaranteeing public access to juvenile justice records or proceedings.
11. Cookies and Website Functionality
ProvoYouthCourt.org uses cookies only for essential website functionality.
No tracking cookies are used
No third-party analytics or advertising cookies are present
Cookies are required solely to ensure proper and secure operation of the website.
12. Data Security
The Provo Police Department uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information collected through this website from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction.
Access to information is limited to authorized personnel and managed in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and security standards.
13. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in law, policy, or operational needs. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.