Utah § 81-5-508 - Genetic testing when specimens not available.

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§ 81-5-508. Genetic testing when specimens not available.

Effective 9/1/2025
81-5-508.  Genetic testing when specimens not available.
(1)Subject to Subsection (2), if a genetic-testing specimen is not available from a man who may be the father of a child, for good cause and under extraordinary circumstances the tribunal considers to be just, the tribunal may order the following individuals to submit specimens for genetic testing:
(a)the parents of the man;
(b)brothers and sisters of the man;
(c)other children of the man and their mothers; and
(d)other relatives of the man necessary to complete genetic testing.
(2)Issuance of an order under this section requires a finding that a need for genetic testing outweighs the legitimate interests of the individual sought to be tested.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session

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

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