Utah § 80-6-701 - Adjudication of an offense.

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§ 80-6-701. Adjudication of an offense.

Effective 9/1/2021
80-6-701.  Adjudication of an offense.
(1)
(a) If the juvenile court finds, by beyond a reasonable doubt, that the allegations in a petition under Section 80-6-305, or a criminal information under Section 80-6-503, are true at the adjudication hearing, the juvenile court may order a disposition for a minor under this part.
(b) In determining the proper disposition for a minor under Subsection (1), the juvenile court may consider written reports and materials in accordance with Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 45.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the juvenile court may combine the dispositions under this part if the dispositions are compatible.
(d) If the juvenile court orders any disposition under this part, including an order for secure detention under Section 80-6-704, the disposition shall be served concurrently with any other disposition for detention or secure care.
(2) The juvenile court shall adjudicate a minor's case in accordance with the Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure.
(3)
(a) If an offense committed by a minor comes within the juvenile court's jurisdiction, the juvenile court is not required to make findings of fact upon which the juvenile court bases the juvenile court's jurisdiction for an offense described in Subsection 78A-6-103(1).
(b) For an offense not described in Subsection 78A-6-103(1), the juvenile court shall make findings of fact upon which the juvenile court bases the juvenile court's jurisdiction.


Enacted by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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