Juvenile Law in Utah
This page covers juvenile law as it applies in Utah — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what juvenile protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern juvenile in Utah
Utah state law
- Title 80 › Chapter 4 — Termination and Restoration of Parental Rights › Part 3 — Termination and Post-termination of Parental RightsUT 80 § 80-4-301
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 76 › Chapter 5 — Offenses Against the Individual › Part 1 — Assault and Related OffensesUT 76 § 76-5-108
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 80 › Chapter 3 — Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings › Part 4 — Adjudication, Disposition, and PermanencyUT 80 § 80-3-402
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 76 › Chapter 8 — Offenses Against the Administration of Government › Part 3 — Obstructing Governmental OperationsUT 76 § 76-8-306
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 80 › Chapter 3 — Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings › Part 4 — Adjudication, Disposition, and PermanencyUT 80 § 80-3-409
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 80 › Chapter 4 — Termination and Restoration of Parental Rights › Part 3 — Termination and Post-termination of Parental RightsUT 80 § 80-4-303
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental individual freedoms.
- Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for juvenile in Utah.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.