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Utah Code § 78A-6-120 (2026)

Continuing jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Period of and termination of jurisdiction

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Except as provided in Subsection (2), if the juvenile court obtains jurisdiction over a minor's case, the juvenile court's jurisdiction over the minor's case continues until:
the minor is 21 years old; or
if the juvenile court extends jurisdiction over the minor's case under Section 80-6-605, the minor is 25 years old.
Except as provided in Subsection (2)(c), the juvenile court's continuing jurisdiction under Subsection (1) terminates:
upon order of the court;
upon an order for secure care under Section 80-6-705 ; or
in accordance with Section 80-6-712.
The continuing jurisdiction of the juvenile court over a minor's case is not terminated:
by marriage; or
when a minor commits an offense under municipal, state, or federal law that is under the jurisdiction of another court.
If a minor is ordered to secure care under Section 80-6-705, the juvenile court retains jurisdiction to make and enforce orders related to restitution until the Youth Parole Authority discharges the minor under Section 80-6-807.

Amended by Chapter 155, 2022 General Session