(1)  A minor who is emancipated may:

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Terms Used In Utah Code 80-7-105

  • Adult: means an individual who is 18 years old or older. See Utah Code 80-1-102
  • 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). See Utah Code 80-7-102
  • Minor: means an individual who is 16 years old or older. See Utah Code 80-7-102
  • Parent: means a natural parent as defined in Section 80-1-102. See Utah Code 80-7-102
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
    • (a)  enter into contracts;

    (b)  buy and sell property;

    (c)  sue or be sued;

    (d)  retain the minor’s own earnings;

    (e)  borrow money for any purpose, including for education; and

    (f)  obtain healthcare without parental consent.

    (2)  A minor who is emancipated may not be considered an adult:

    (a)  under the criminal laws of the state, unless the requirements of 5, have been met;

    (b)  under the criminal laws of the state when the minor is a victim and the age of the victim is an element of the offense; and

    (c)  for specific constitutional and statutory age requirements regarding voting, use of alcoholic beverages, possession of tobacco or firearms, and other health and safety regulations relevant to the minor because of the minor’s age.

    (3) 

    (a)  An order of emancipation prospectively terminates parental responsibilities that accrue based on the minor’s status as a minor under the custody and control of a parent, guardian, or custodian, including parental tort liability for the acts of the minor.

    (b)  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with the integrity of the family or to minimize the rights of parents or children.

    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session

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