Full text of Utah Utah Code § 81-12-105 — Contents of petition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-12-105. Contents of petition.
Effective 9/1/2025
81-12-105.
Contents of petition.
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| (a) | A petition under this chapter must be verified and include a copy of any existing child custody determination, if available. |
| (b) | The petition must specify the risk factors for abduction, including the relevant factors described in Section 81-12-106. |
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| (2) | Subject to Subsection 81-11-209(5), if reasonably ascertainable, the petition must contain:
| (a) | the name, date of birth, and gender of the minor child; |
| (b) | the customary address and current physical location of the minor child; |
| (c) | the identity, customary address, and current physical location of the respondent; |
| (d) | a statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the minor child, and the date, location, and disposition of the action; |
| (e) | a statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect, and the date, location, and disposition of the case; and |
| (f) | any other information required to be submitted to the court for a child custody determination under Section 81-11-209. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
426, 2025 General Session
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What does Utah Code § 81-12-105 cover?
Section 81-12-105 ("Contents of petition.") 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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