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Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-6-216

  • Adult: means an individual who is 18 years old or older. See Utah Code 26B-6-201
  • Emergency: means a circumstance in which a vulnerable adult is at an immediate risk of death, serious physical injury, or serious physical, emotional, or financial harm. See Utah Code 26B-6-201
  • Protective services: means services to protect a vulnerable adult from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. See Utah Code 26B-6-201

     Venue for all proceedings related to protective services and emergency protective services under this part is in the county where the vulnerable adult resides or is present.