Utah Code 58-37-11. District court jurisdiction to enjoin violations

(1)	The district courts of this state shall have jurisdiction in proceedings in accordance with the rules of those courts to enjoin violations of this act.

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Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
State: means the state of Utah. See Utah Code 58-37-2
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(2)	If an alleged violation of an injunction or restraining order issued under this section occurs, the accused may demand a jury trial in accordance with the rules of the district courts.

Enacted by Chapter 145, 1971 General Session

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