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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Emancipation” or “emancipated” means a legal status created by court order that allows a minor to:
(a) live independent of the minor's parents or guardian; and
(b) exercise the same rights as an adult under Subsection 80-7-105(1).
(2) “Guardian” has the same meaning as in Section 75-1-201.
(3) “Minor” means an individual who is 16 years old or older.
(4) “Parent” means a natural parent as defined in Section 80-1-102.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 80. Utah Juvenile Code § 80-7-102. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-80-utah-juvenile-code/ut-code-sect-80-7-102/
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