Utah Code 78B-15-611. Proceeding before birth
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A proceeding to determine parentage may be commenced before the birth of the child, but may not be concluded until after the birth of the child. The following actions may be taken before the birth of the child:
(1) service of process;
Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-15-611
- Child: means an individual of any age whose parentage may be determined under this chapter. See Utah Code 78B-15-102
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Genetic testing: means an analysis of genetic markers to exclude or identify a man as the father or a woman as the mother of a child. See Utah Code 78B-15-102
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
(2) discovery; and
(3) except as prohibited by Section 78B-15-502 , collection of specimens for genetic testing.