Utah Code 80-7-102. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1)

“Emancipation” or “emancipated” means a legal status created by court order that allows a minor to:

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Adult: means an individual who is 18 years old or older. See Utah Code 80-1-102
Minor: means an individual who is 16 years old or older. See Utah Code 80-7-102
Natural parent: includes the minor's noncustodial parent. See Utah Code 80-1-102

(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).

(2)	“Guardian” has the same meaning as in Section 75-1-201.

(3)	“Minor” means an individual who is 16 years old or older.

(4)	“Parent” means a natural parent as defined in Section 80-1-102.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session