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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this part:
(1)(a) “Agency” means, except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a state, county, or local government entity that generates or maintains records relating to a civil order for which expungement may be ordered.
(b) “Agency” does not include the Division of Child and Family Services created in Section 80-2-201.
(2) “Civil order” means:
(a) an ex parte civil protective order;
(b) an ex parte civil stalking injunction;
(c) a civil protective order; or
(d) a civil stalking injunction.
(3)(a) “Expunge” means to remove a record from public inspection by:
(i) sealing the record; or
(ii) restricting or denying access to the record.
(b) “Expunge” does not include the destruction of a record.
(4) “Petitioner” means an individual petitioning for expungement of a civil order under this part.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 78B. Judicial Code § 78B-7-1001. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-78b-judicial-code/ut-code-sect-78b-7-1001/
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