Utah § 81-11-303 - Duty to enforce.
Full text of Utah Utah Code § 81-11-303 — Duty to enforce., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-11-303. Duty to enforce.
81-11-303. Duty to enforce.
| (1) | A court of this state shall recognize and enforce a child custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction that was in substantial conformity with this chapter or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this chapter and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this chapter. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 81-11-303
What does Utah Code § 81-11-303 cover?
Section 81-11-303 ("Duty to enforce.") 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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