Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-4-201

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Uphold: The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.
     To uphold the clear and compelling fundamental liberty interests and constitutionally protected rights of parents and the strong public policy in favor of maximizing family unification, appropriate appellate review shall be made available and applied in furtherance of those interests.

Enacted by Chapter 281, 2012 General Session