78A-6-353. Contempt — Penalty — Enforcement of fine, fee, or restitution.
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An individual who willfully violates or refuses to obey any order of the juvenile court may be proceeded against for contempt of court. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-6-353
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
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If a juvenile court finds an individual who is 18 years old or older in contempt of court, the juvenile court may impose sanctions on the individual in accordance with 3. |
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Except as otherwise provided in this Subsection (3), if a juvenile court finds a child in contempt of court, the juvenile court may:
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place the child on probation in accordance with Section 80-6-702; |
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order the child to detention, or an alternative to detention, in accordance with Section 80-6-704; or |
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require the child to pay a fine or fee in accordance with Section 80-6-709. |
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The juvenile court may only order a child to secure detention under Subsection (3)(a)(ii) for no longer than 72 hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays. |
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The juvenile court may not suspend all or part of an order to secure detention upon compliance with conditions imposed by the juvenile court. |
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The juvenile court may not enforce a disposition under Subsection (3)(a)(iii) through an order for detention, a community-based program, or secure care. |
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On the sole basis of a child’s absence from placement, a juvenile court may not hold a child in contempt under this section if the child:
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is in the legal custody of the Division of Child and Family Services; and |
| (b) |
is missing, has been abducted, or has run away. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session
