78B-7-201. Definitions. As used in this chapter:
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“Abuse” means:
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Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-7-201- Abuse: means , except as provided in Section 78B-7-201, intentionally or knowingly causing or attempting to cause another individual physical harm or intentionally or knowingly placing another individual in reasonable fear of imminent physical harm. See Utah Code 78B-7-102
- 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. See Utah Code 78B-7-201
- Court: means the district court or juvenile court. See Utah Code 78B-7-201
- Ex parte child protective order: means an order issued without notice to the respondent under this part. See Utah Code 78B-7-201
- Respondent: means the individual against whom enforcement of a protective order is sought. See Utah Code 78B-7-102
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physical abuse; |
| (c) |
any sexual offense described in 2; or |
| (d) |
human trafficking of a child for sexual exploitation under Section 76-5-308.5. |
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| (2) |
“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. |
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“Court” means the district court or juvenile court. |
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“Ex parte child protective order” means an order issued without notice to the respondent under this part. |
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“Protective order” means:
| (a) |
a child protective order; or |
| (b) |
an ex parte child protective order. |
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All other terms have the same meaning as defined in Section 80-1-102. |
Amended by Chapter 262, 2021 General Session
