Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-6-216

  • Adult: means an individual who is 18 years old or older. See Utah Code 26B-6-201
  • Emergency: means a circumstance in which a vulnerable adult is at an immediate risk of death, serious physical injury, or serious physical, emotional, or financial harm. See Utah Code 26B-6-201
  • Protective services: means services to protect a vulnerable adult from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. See Utah Code 26B-6-201
26B-6-216.  Venue for protective services proceedings.
     Venue for all proceedings related to protective services and emergency protective services under this part is in the county where the vulnerable adult resides or is present.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session