§ 78B-7-207. Forms and assistance -- No fees.

Statutes | Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-207 | 2025

(1) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall adopt and make available uniform forms for petitions and orders conforming to this part. The forms shall notify the petitioner that:

(a) a knowing falsehood in any statement under oath may subject the petitioner to felony prosecution

(b) the petitioner may provide a copy of the order to the principal of the minors school and

(c) the petitioner may enforce a court order through the court if the respondent violates or fails to comply with a provision of the order.

(2) If the petitioner is not represented, the clerk of the court shall provide, directly or through an agent:

(a) the forms adopted pursuant to Subsection (1)

(b) clerical assistance in completing the forms and filing the petition

(c) information regarding means for service of process

(d) a list of organizations with telephone numbers that may represent the petitioner and

(e) information regarding the procedure for transporting a jailed or imprisoned respondent to hearings, including transportation order forms when necessary.

(3) No fee may be imposed by a court, constable, or law enforcement agency for:

(a) filing a petition under this chapter

(b) obtaining copies necessary for service or delivery to law enforcement officials or

(c) service of a petition, ex parte child protective order, or child protective order.