Utah Code Title 77. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure § 77-7-21. Proceeding on citation--Voluntarily remitting a fine--Parent signature required--Information, when required

(1)(a) A citation filed with the court may, with the consent of the defendant, serve in lieu of an information to which the defendant may plead guilty or no contest to the charge or charges listed and be sentenced accordingly.

(b) If provided by the uniform fine schedule described in Section 76-3-301.5, or with the court's approval, an individual may remit the fine and other penalties without a personal appearance before the court in any case charging a class B misdemeanor or lower offense, unless the charge is:

(c) The remittal of fines and other penalties shall be entered as a conviction and treated the same as if the accused pleaded no contest.

(d) If the person cited is under 18 years old, the court shall promptly mail a copy or notice of the citation to the address as shown on the citation, to the attention of the parent or guardian of the defendant.