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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 78A. Judiciary and Judicial Administration § 78A-6-120. Continuing jurisdiction of juvenile court--Period of and termination of jurisdiction - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-78a-judiciary-and-judicial-administration/ut-code-sect-78a-6-120/
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