Utah § 81-5-507 - Additional genetic testing.
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§ 81-5-507. Additional genetic testing.
81-5-507. Additional genetic testing.
| (1) | The tribunal shall order additional genetic testing upon the request of a party who contests the result of the original testing. |
| (2) | If the previous genetic testing identified a man as the father of the child under Section 81-5-505, the tribunal may not order additional testing unless the party provides advance payment for the testing. |
| (3) | If the tribunal orders a second genetic test in accordance with this section, the additional testing must be completed within 45 days of the tribunal's order or the requesting party's objection to the first test will be automatically denied. |
| (4) | If failure to complete the test occurs because of noncooperation of the birth mother or unavailability of the child, the time will be tolled. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session
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Section 81-5-507 ("Additional genetic testing.") 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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