Utah § 80-3-205 - Coordination of proceedings.
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§ 80-3-205. Coordination of proceedings.
80-3-205. Coordination of proceedings.
| (1) | In each case where an information or indictment is filed against a defendant concerning abuse, neglect, or dependency of a child, and a petition is filed in juvenile court concerning the victim, the appropriate county attorney's or district attorney's office shall coordinate with the attorney general's office. |
| (2) | Law enforcement personnel, division personnel, the appointed guardian ad litem, pretrial services personnel, and corrections personnel shall make reasonable efforts to facilitate the coordination required under this section. |
| (3) | A member of a child protection team may participate in the coordination required under this section. |
| (4) | A member of a child protection team may coordinate with the attorney general's office, division personnel, the appointed guardian ad litem, pretrial services personnel, and corrections personnel as appropriate under this section. |
Amended by Chapter 29, 2021 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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