Requirements for proceedings between the parents of a child.
Utah Code § 78B-7-121
in effect78B-7-121. Requirements for proceedings between the parents of a child.
(1)
(a) As used in this section, "relevant proceeding" means a civil proceeding under this chapter:
(i) between the parents of a child;
(ii) that involves the care or custody of the child; and
(iii) that concerns a protective order under this chapter.
(b) "Relevant proceeding" does not include:
(i) any child protective, abuse, or neglect proceeding;
(ii) a juvenile justice proceeding; or
(iii) any child placement proceeding in which a state, local, or tribal government, a designee of such a government, or any contracted child welfare agency or child protective services agency of such a government is a party to the proceeding.
(2) In a relevant proceeding, the court shall comply with the standards described in Section 81-9-104.
Enacted by Chapter 453, 2024 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter7/78B-7-S121.html?v=C78B-7-S121_2024090120240501Fetched: 10/26/2026