Utah legal term
Child protective order in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Child protective order” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Child protective order” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Child protective order" means an order issued under this part after a hearing on the petition, of which the petitioner and respondent have been given notice. (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-201)
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