Utah § 81-5-601 - Definitions for part -- Proceeding authorized.
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§ 81-5-601. Definitions for part -- Proceeding authorized.
81-5-601. Definitions for part -- Proceeding authorized.
| (1) | As used in this part, "divorce" includes an annulment. |
| (2) | An adjudicative proceeding may be maintained to determine the parentage of a child. |
| (3) | A judicial proceeding is governed by the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. |
| (4) | An administrative proceeding is governed by Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session
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Section 81-5-601 ("Definitions for part -- Proceeding authorized.") 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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