Utah Code 75-5-302. Venue
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Terms Used In Utah Code 75-5-302
- Court: means any of the courts of record in this state having jurisdiction in matters relating to the affairs of decedents. See Utah Code 75-1-201 v2
- Incapacitated: means a judicial determination after proof by clear and convincing evidence that an adult's ability to do the following is impaired to the extent that the individual lacks the ability, even with appropriate technological assistance, to meet the essential requirements for financial protection or physical health, safety, or self-care:(24)(a) receive and evaluate information;(24)(b) make and communicate decisions; or(24)(c) provide for necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, health care, or safety. See Utah Code 75-1-201 v2
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: means an individual or an organization. See Utah Code 75-1-201 v2
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
The venue for guardianship proceedings for an incapacitated person is in the place where the incapacitated person resides or is present. If the incapacitated person is admitted to an institution pursuant to order of a court of competent jurisdiction, venue is also in the county in which that court sits.