78B-24-201.  Definitions.
     As used in this part:

(1)  “Guardian” means a person recognized as a guardian under other law of this state.

Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-24-201

  • Child: means an unemancipated individual under 18 years old. See Utah Code 78B-24-101
  • Custody: means the exercise of physical care and supervision of a child. See Utah Code 78B-24-101
  • Person: means an individual, estate, business or nonprofit entity, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or other legal entity. See Utah Code 78B-24-101
  • State: includes a federally recognized Indian tribe. See Utah Code 78B-24-101
(2)  “Intermediary” means a person that assists or facilitates a transfer of custody of a child, whether or not for compensation.

Enacted by Chapter 326, 2022 General Session