Genetic testing when specimens not available.
Utah Code § 81-5-508
in effect81-5-508. Genetic testing when specimens not available.
(1) Subject to Subsection (2), if a genetic-testing specimen is not available from a man who may be the father of a child, for good cause and under extraordinary circumstances the tribunal considers to be just, the tribunal may order the following individuals to submit specimens for genetic testing:
(a) the parents of the man;
(b) brothers and sisters of the man;
(c) other children of the man and their mothers; and
(d) other relatives of the man necessary to complete genetic testing.
(2) Issuance of an order under this section requires a finding that a need for genetic testing outweighs the legitimate interests of the individual sought to be tested.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title81/Chapter5/81-5-S508.html?v=C81-5-S508_2025090120250507Fetched: 10/26/2026
