Utah § 80-4-207 - Modification of petition -- Continuance.
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§ 80-4-207. Modification of petition -- Continuance.
80-4-207. Modification of petition -- Continuance.
| (1) | When it appears that evidence presented in a proceeding under this chapter points to material facts not alleged in the petition for termination of parental rights, the juvenile court may consider the additional or different matters raised by the evidence if the parties consent. |
| (2) | The juvenile court, by a motion of any interested party or on the juvenile court's own motion, shall direct that the petition for termination of parental rights be amended to conform to the evidence described in Subsection (1). |
| (3) | If the amendment described in Subsection (2) results in a substantial departure from the facts originally alleged in the petition for the termination of parental rights, the juvenile court shall grant a continuance as justice may require in accordance with Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 54. |
Enacted by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 80-4-207 ("Modification of petition -- Continuance.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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