Superseded 7/1/2024)
Superseded 7/1/2024
78A-6-350. Venue — Dismissal without adjudication on merits.
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Notwithstanding 3, a proceeding for a minor’s case in the juvenile court shall be commenced in the court of the district in which:
Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-6-350- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
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for a proceeding under Title 80, Chapter 6, Juvenile Justice:
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the minor is living or found; or |
| (ii) |
the alleged offense occurred; or |
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| (b) |
for all other proceedings, the minor is living or found. |
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| (2) |
If a party seeks to transfer a case to another district after a petition has been filed in the juvenile court, the juvenile court may transfer the case in accordance with the Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure. |
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The dismissal of a petition in one district where the dismissal is without prejudice and where there has been no adjudication upon the merits may not preclude refiling within the same district or another district where there is venue for the case. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session
