Utah § 80-4-202 - Contents of petition.

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§ 80-4-202. Contents of petition.

Effective 9/1/2021
80-4-202.  Contents of petition.
(1) A petition for termination of parental rights shall include, to the best information or belief of the petitioner:
(a) the information required by Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 17;
(b) the grounds on which termination of parental rights is sought, in accordance with Section 80-4-301; and
(c) the names and addresses of the individuals or the authorized agency to whom legal custody or guardianship of the child might be transferred.
(2) The petitioner shall attach a copy of a relinquishment or consent, if any, previously executed by the parent or parents to the petition described in Subsection (1).


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session

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

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