Continuing jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Period of and termination of jurisdiction.
Utah Code § 78A-6-120
in effect78A-6-120. Continuing jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Period of and termination of jurisdiction.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), if the juvenile court obtains jurisdiction over a minor's case, the juvenile court's jurisdiction over the minor's case continues until:
(a) the minor is 21 years old; or
(b) if the juvenile court extends jurisdiction over the minor's case under Section 80-6-605, the minor is 25 years old.
(2)
(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(c), the juvenile court's continuing jurisdiction under Subsection (1) terminates:
(i) upon order of the court;
(ii) upon an order for secure care under Section 80-6-705 ; or
(iii) in accordance with Section 80-6-712.
(b) The continuing jurisdiction of the juvenile court over a minor's case is not terminated:
(i) by marriage; or
(ii) when a minor commits an offense under municipal, state, or federal law that is under the jurisdiction of another court.
(c) If a minor is ordered to secure care under Section 80-6-705, the juvenile court retains jurisdiction to make and enforce orders related to restitution until the Youth Parole Authority discharges the minor under Section 80-6-807.
Amended by Chapter 155, 2022 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78A/Chapter6/78A-6-S120.html?v=C78A-6-S120_2022050420220504Fetched: 10/26/2026