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Utah Code § 78A-1-102 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-1 / § 78A-1-102
§ 78A-1-102. Trial courts of record -- Geographical divisions.
Status: in_force

(1) The district and juvenile courts are divided into eight geographical divisions: (a) First Judicial District, which includes Box Elder, Cache, and Rich Counties; (b) Second Judicial District, which includes Weber, Davis, and Morgan Counties; (c) Third Judicial District, which includes Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele Counties; (d) Fourth Judicial District, which includes Utah, Wasatch, Juab, and Millard Counties; (e) Fifth Judicial District, which includes Beaver, Iron, and Washington Counties; (f) Sixth Judicial District, which includes Garfield, Kane, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties; (g) Seventh Judicial District, which includes Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan Counties; and (h) Eighth Judicial District, which includes Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah Counties. (2) The Business and Chancery Court is not divided into geographical divisions. (3) If Chapter 5b, Constitutional Court, takes effect as described in Section 78A-5b-102, the Constitutional Court is not divided into geographical divisions.
Utah Code § 20A-9-202.5 — Utah Code / Title 20A / Chapter 20A-9 / § 20A-9-202.5
§ 20A-9-202.5. Declaration of candidacy -- Presidential primary election.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Presidential candidate" means a person seeking nomination for President of the United States from a Utah registered political party. (b) "Utah registered political party" means a political party that has complied with the requirements of Chapter 8, Political Party Formation and Procedures, to become a political party officially recognized by the state. (2) Each presidential candidate, or the candidate's designated agent, shall file a declaration of candidacy with the lieutenant governor as provided in Section 20A-9-803, for participation in the presidential primary election.
Utah Code § 31A-19a-308 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-19a / § 31A-19a-308
§ 31A-19a-308. Rate service organizations -- Filing requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) A rate service organization shall file with the commissioner any of the following that is used in this state: (a) any statistical plan; (b) all prospective loss costs; (c) provisions for special assessments; (d) all supplementary rating information; and (e) any change, amendment, or modification of an item described in Subsections (1)(a) through (d). (2) The filings required under Subsection (1) shall be subject to Sections 31A-19a-203 and 31A-19a-206 and other provisions of this chapter relating to filings made by insurers.
Utah Code § 78B-6-503 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-6 / § 78B-6-503
§ 78B-6-503. Private property which may be taken.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Subsection 78B-6-501(3), (4), or (5), private property that may be taken under this part includes: (1) all real property belonging to any person; (2) lands belonging to the state, or to any county, city or incorporated town, not appropriated to some public use; (3) property appropriated to public use, except that the property may not be taken unless for a more necessary public use than that to which the property has already been appropriated; (4) franchises for toll roads, toll bridges, ferries, and all other franchises, except that the franchises may not be taken unless for free highways, railroads, or other more necessary public use; (5) all rights of way for any and all purposes mentioned in Section 78B-6-501, and any and all structures and improvements on the property, and the lands held or used in connection with the property, except that: (a) the property is subject to be connected with, crossed, or intersected by any other right of way or improvement or structure; (b) the property is subject to a limited use in common with the owners, when necessary; and (c) uses of crossings, intersections, and connections shall be made in the manner most compatible with the greatest public benefit and the least private injury; and (6) all classes of private property not enumerated if the taking is authorized by law.
Utah Code § 23A-15-202 — Utah Code / Title 23A / Chapter 23A-15 / § 23A-15-202
§ 23A-15-202. Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The Wildlife Board may make administrative rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to manage the wolf in accordance with this chapter.
Utah Code § 26B-6-301 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-6 / § 26B-6-301
§ 26B-6-301. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Conservator" is as defined in Section 75-1-201. (2) "Court" is as defined in Section 75-1-201. (3) "Estate" is as defined in Section 75-1-201. (4) "Guardian" is as defined in Section 75-1-201. (5) "Incapacitated" means a person who has been determined by a court, pursuant to Section 75-5-303, to be incapacitated, as defined in Section 75-1-201, after the office has determined that the person is 18 years of age or older and suffers from a mental or physical impairment as part of the prepetition assessment in Section 26B-6-305. (6) "Office" means the Office of Public Guardian. (7) "Property" is as defined in Section 75-1-201. (8) "Ward" means an incapacitated person for whom the office has been appointed as guardian or conservator.
Utah Code § 20A-14-203 — Utah Code / Title 20A / Chapter 20A-14 / § 20A-14-203
§ 20A-14-203. Becoming a member of a local board of education -- Declaration of candidacy -- Election.
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may become a candidate for a local school board by: (a) filing a declaration of candidacy with the county clerk during the applicable declaration of candidacy filing period described in Section 20A-9-201.5; and (b) paying the fee described in Section 20A-9-202. (2) (a) The term of office for an individual elected to a local board of education is four years, beginning on the first Monday in January after the election. (b) A member of a local board of education shall serve until a successor is: (i) elected; or (ii) appointed and takes or signs the constitutional oath of office.
Utah Code § 70A-8-207 — Utah Code / Title 70A / Chapter 70A-8 / § 70A-8-207
§ 70A-8-207. Rights and duties of issuer with respect to registered owners.
Status: in_force

(1) Before due presentment for registration of transfer of a certificated security in registered form or of an instruction requesting registration of transfer of an uncertificated security, the issuer or indenture trustee may treat the registered owner as the person exclusively entitled to vote, receive notifications, and otherwise exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. (2) This chapter does not affect the liability of the registered owner of a security for a call, assessment, or the like.
Utah Code § 75E-11-315 — Utah Code / Title 75E / Chapter 75E-11 / § 75E-11-315
§ 75E-11-315. Disclosure of address or identifiable information in a judicial or administrative proceeding.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) A program participant may submit the program participant's actual address to the court as a safeguarded record in accordance with the Utah Code of Judicial Administration, Rule 4-202.02. (2) A person may not compel disclosure of a program participant's actual address or identifying information related to the program participant's residence during a proceeding in a court or administrative proceeding, unless: (a) the court orders the disclosure of the program participant's address; or (b) an administrative tribunal finds, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that: (i) the disclosure is required in the interest of justice; (ii) public interest in the disclosure substantially outweighs the potential harm to the program participant; or (iii) no other alternative would satisfy the necessity of the disclosure. (3) If disclosure of a program participant's actual address is required in a proceeding before a court or administrative tribunal, the court or administrative tribunal may safeguard the portion of a record that contains the program participant's actual address. (4) Nothing in this section prevents a state or local government entity from using a program participant's actual address in filing a document or record with a court or administrative tribunal if, at the time of the filing, the document or record is filed under safeguard or not a public record.
Utah Code § 75E-1-101 — Utah Code / Title 75E / Chapter 75E-1 / § 75E-1-101
§ 75E-1-101. Definitions for title.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026As used in this title: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of criminal justice appointed under Section 75E-2-103. (2) "Department" means the Department of Criminal Justice created in Section 75E-2-102.
Utah Code § 63L-7-109 — Utah Code / Title 63L / Chapter 63L-7 / § 63L-7-109
§ 63L-7-109. Annual reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The advisor of PLPCO shall report to the governor, for transmission to the Legislature, on: (a) the status of the Utah wilderness preservation system; (b) regulations in effect; and (c) other pertinent information. (2) The advisor of PLPCO shall report any recommendations for future action to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee by November 30 of each year.
Utah Code § 35A-16-205.1 — Utah Code / Title 35A / Chapter 35A-16 / § 35A-16-205.1
§ 35A-16-205.1. Utah Homeless Services Board to establish standards for the prioritization of homeless shelter beds -- Dissemination -- Compliance with standards required for receipt of state funds.
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the board shall make rules establishing standards for the prioritization of beds located in a homeless shelter. (2) In establishing standards under Subsection (1), the board shall: (a) assign highest priority for available beds to: (i) individuals eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 604; and (ii) individuals discharged from the Utah State Hospital created in Section 26B-5-302; and (b) require a homeless shelter, if feasible, to allocate an average of 85% of the total number of beds located in a homeless shelter to individuals described in Subsection (2)(a)(i). (3) The office shall disseminate the standards established by the board under Subsection (1) to each homeless shelter located within the state. (4) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this chapter, state funds may not be awarded under this chapter directly to or for the benefit of a homeless shelter located within the state unless the homeless shelter complies with the standards established by the board under Subsection (1).
Utah Code § 31A-16-118 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-16 / § 31A-16-118
§ 31A-16-118. Conflict with other laws.
Status: in_force

If any law or part of a law of this state is inconsistent with this chapter, this chapter governs.
Utah Code § 17B-2a-814 — Utah Code / Title 17B / Chapter 17B-2a / § 17B-2a-814
§ 17B-2a-814. Public transit district trustees, officers, and employees subject to Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act.
Status: in_force

Each trustee, officer, and employee of a public transit district is subject to the provisions of Title 67, Chapter 16, Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act.
Utah Code § 26B-5-326 — Utah Code / Title 26B / Chapter 26B-5 / § 26B-5-326
§ 26B-5-326. Allocation of state hospital beds -- Formula.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Adult beds" means the total number of patient beds located in the adult general psychiatric unit and the geriatric unit at the state hospital, as determined by the superintendent of the state hospital. (b) "Mental health catchment area" means a county or group of counties governed by a local mental health authority. (2) (a) The division shall establish by rule a formula to separately allocate to local mental health authorities adult beds for persons who meet the requirements of Subsection 26B-5-306(2)(a). Beginning on May 10, 2011, and ending on June 30, 2011, 152 beds shall be allocated to local mental health authorities under this section. (b) The number of beds shall be reviewed and adjusted as necessary: (i) on July 1, 2011, to restore the number of beds allocated to 212 beds as funding permits; and (ii) on July 1, 2011, and every three years after July 1, 2011, according to the state's population. (c) All population figures utilized shall reflect the most recent available population estimates from the Utah Population Committee. (3) The formula established under Subsection (2) shall provide for allocation of beds based on: (a) the percentage of the state's adult population located within a mental health catchment area; and (b) a differential to compensate for the additional demand for hospital beds in mental health catchment areas that are located in urban areas. (4) A local mental health authority may sell or loan its allocation of beds to another local mental health authority. (5) The division shall allocate adult beds at the state hospital to local mental health authorities for their use in accordance with the formula established under this section. If a local mental health authority is unable to access a bed allocated to it under the formula established under Subsection (2), the division shall provide that local mental health authority with funding equal to the reasonable, average daily cost of an acute care bed purchased by the local mental health authority. (6) The board shall periodically review and make changes in the formula established under Subsection (2) as necessary to accurately reflect changes in population.
Utah Code § 53H-3-905 — Utah Code / Title 53H / Chapter 53H-3 / § 53H-3-905
§ 53H-3-905. Criminal and traffic laws in full force and effect.
Status: in_force

(1) All of the criminal laws of this state, including the traffic laws, are in full force and effect on the campuses of institutions of higher education and upon all other property or facilities owned by the institutions or operated or controlled by the governing board of the institution. (2) (a) An institution of higher education is a "political subdivision" and the board of trustees is a "local authority." (b) All streets, roadways, alleys, and parking lots on property owned or controlled by an institution of higher education are "streets or highways" as these terms are used in Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code.
Utah Code § 53H-13-311 — Utah Code / Title 53H / Chapter 53H-13 / § 53H-13-311
§ 53H-13-311. Youth apprenticeship governance study.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Apprenticeship" means the same as the term is defined in Section 35A-6-102. (b) "Study" means the study created in Subsection (2). (2) There is created a study to design a framework and system for maximizing efficiencies and expanding youth apprenticeship opportunities for students. (3) The study shall be conducted collaboratively by the following entities: (a) the governor's office; (b) the State Board of Education; (c) the Department of Workforce Services; (d) the Talent Ready Utah Program; and (e) relevant participating employers as determined by the entities described in Subsections (3)(a) through (d). (4) The study shall examine framework and system design recommendations regarding: (a) ways to increase youth apprenticeship offerings; (b) increasing student and employer participation in youth apprenticeships; (c) formalizing roles and streamlining use of existing infrastructure described in: (i) Title 35A, Chapter 6, Apprenticeship Act; (ii) this part, including the role of the state apprenticeship intermediary described in Section 53H-13-303; and (iii) Section 53G-7-902; (d) aligning youth apprenticeship efforts to meet the definition of youth apprenticeship defined in Section 35A-6-102; (e) identifying metrics to assess the success of youth apprenticeship programs; (f) opportunities to leverage secondary and post-secondary educational programs in conjunction with youth apprenticeships, including: (i) career and technical education; (ii) concurrent enrollment; and (iii) stackable credentials; and (g) the creation of career competencies to prepare a qualified workforce. (5) The staff of the Talent Ready Utah Program shall staff the study. (6) No later than May 1, 2025, the entities described in Subsection (3) shall report the recommendations described in Subsection (4) to the talent board.
Utah Code § 53G-7-204 — Utah Code / Title 53G / Chapter 53G-7 / § 53G-7-204
§ 53G-7-204. Access to student records by custodial and noncustodial parents.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a public school shall allow a custodial parent and a noncustodial parent of a child the same access to their child's education records. (2) A school may not allow a noncustodial parent access to the child's education records if: (a) a court has issued an order that limits the noncustodial parent's access to the child's education records; and (b) the school has received a copy of the court order or has actual knowledge of the court order.
Utah Code § 17B-2a-208 — Utah Code / Title 17B / Chapter 17B-2a / § 17B-2a-208
§ 17B-2a-208. Bridge or culvert across a public highway, road, or street, or a railroad right-of-way -- Notice to railway authority -- Option of railway authority to construct bridge or culvert.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) A drainage district may construct each necessary bridge and culvert across or under a public highway, road, street, or railroad right-of-way to enable the district to construct and maintain a canal, drain, or ditch necessary as part of the drainage system of the district. (b) Before a drainage district constructs a bridge or culvert across or under a railroad right-of-way, the district shall first give notice to the railway authority empowered to build or construct bridges and culverts. (2) (a) A railway authority may, within 30 days after the notice under Subsection (1)(b) and at its own expense, build the bridge or culvert according to its own plans. (b) Each railway authority that builds a bridge or culvert as provided in Subsection (2)(a) shall construct the bridge or culvert: (i) so as not to interfere with the free and unobstructed flow of water passing through the canal or drain; and (ii) at points that are indicated by a competent drainage engineer.
Utah Code § 78B-23-102 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-23 / § 78B-23-102
§ 78B-23-102. Certain agreements to confess judgment void.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), parties may execute an agreement or stipulation to confess judgment before a default giving rise to an action. (2) (a) In an employment contract or a consumer credit contract, an agreement or stipulation to confess judgment is void if the agreement or stipulation is executed: (i) on or after May 14, 2019; and (ii) before a default giving rise to an action in which the judgment under the agreement or stipulation is to be confessed. (b) To satisfy the requirements of Subsection (2)(a)(ii), the parties need only execute the agreement or stipulation after the default giving rise to the underlying action and not after any subsequent default on the agreement or stipulation.
Utah Code § 17B-1-802 — Utah Code / Title 17B / Chapter 17B-1 / § 17B-1-802
§ 17B-1-802. Review of personnel policies.
Status: in_force

Each special district that has full or part-time employees shall annually review its personnel policies to ensure that they conform to the requirements of state and federal law.
Utah Code § 53E-10-206 — Utah Code / Title 53E / Chapter 53E-10 / § 53E-10-206
§ 53E-10-206. Salaries -- Costs.
Status: in_force

(1) Salaries and other necessary expenses of the state adult education staff shall be paid from funds appropriated for adult education. (2) The state board shall determine the terms and conditions of payment. (3) A local school board shall pay all costs incident to the local administration and operation of its adult education program. (4) The local school board shall submit reports required by the state board for the administration of adult education.
Utah Code § 63G-6a-1004 — Utah Code / Title 63G / Chapter 63G-6a / § 63G-6a-1004
§ 63G-6a-1004. Exception for federally funded contracts.
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to the extent it conflicts with federal requirements relating to a procurement that involves the expenditure of federal assistance, federal contract funds, or federal financial participation funds.
Utah Code § 32B-4-601 — Utah Code / Title 32B / Chapter 32B-4 / § 32B-4-601
§ 32B-4-601. Unlawful removal from conveyance or diversion of shipment.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for a person transporting an alcoholic product, including a motor carrier, in interstate or other commerce intended for, or consigned to, or claimed to be intended for or consigned to a person outside of this state, to remove or to permit a person to remove the alcoholic product or any part of the alcoholic product from the conveyance in which it is carried while within this state. (2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), removal of an alcoholic product from a conveyance may be allowed if the person described in Subsection (1) notifies the department in writing at least 24 hours before the intended removal and complies with the instructions given by the department. (3) It is unlawful for a person to receive for storage or another purpose, or to possess an alcoholic product, that is removed from a vehicle or other conveyance in violation of this section. (4) It is unlawful for a person, including a motor vehicle, to divert to any place within this state, or to deliver to any person in this state, an alcoholic product that is consigned for shipment to any place without this state, unless the person: (a) first notifies the department in writing at least 24 hours before the intended diversion or delivery; and (b) complies with the instructions given by the department. (5) Upon receiving a notice under Subsection (2) or (4), the department shall take precautions as necessary to ensure compliance with the laws of this state relating to an alcoholic product.
Utah Code § 70A-12-103 — Utah Code / Title 70A / Chapter 70A-12 / § 70A-12-103
§ 70A-12-103. Relation to Chapter 9a, Uniform Commercial Code - Secured Transactions and consumer laws.
Status: in_force

(1) If there is conflict between this chapter and Chapter 9a, Uniform Commercial Code - Secured Transactions, Chapter 9a, Uniform Commercial Code - Secured Transactions, governs. (2) A transaction subject to this chapter is subject to any applicable rule of law that establishes a different rule for consumers and Title 70C, Utah Consumer Credit Code.
Utah Code § 78A-2-111 — Utah Code / Title 78A / Chapter 78A-2 / § 78A-2-111
§ 78A-2-111. Annual judicial conference.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established an annual judicial conference for all courts of this state, to facilitate the exchange of ideas among all courts and judges, and to study and improve the administration of the courts. (2) All elections provided in this act shall be conducted during the annual judicial conference.
Utah Code § 63M-7-516 — Utah Code / Title 63M / Chapter 63M-7 / § 63M-7-516
§ 63M-7-516. Waiver of privilege.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) (a) A victim who is a claimant waives any privilege as to communications or records relevant to an issue of the physical, mental, or emotional conditions of the victim except for the attorney-client privilege. (b) The waiver described in Subsection (1)(a) applies only to reparations officers, the director, the assistant director reparations program manager, and legal counsel. (2) A claimant may be required to supply any additional medical or psychological reports available relating to the injury or death for which compensation is claimed. (3) (a) The reparations officer hearing a reparations claim or an appeal from a reparations claim shall make available to the claimant a copy of the report. (b) If the victim is deceased, the director or the director's appointee, on request, shall furnish the claimant a copy of the report unless dissemination of that copy is prohibited by law.