Utah Code 78B-7-207. Forms and assistance — No fees
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(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:
Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-7-207
- Child protective order: means an order issued under this part after a hearing on the petition, of which the petitioner and respondent have been given notice. See Utah Code 78B-7-201
- Court: means the district court or juvenile court. See Utah Code 78B-7-201
- law enforcement agency: means any public agency having general police power and charged with making arrests in connection with enforcement of the criminal statutes and ordinances of this state or any political subdivision. See Utah Code 78B-7-102
- Protective order: means :(5)(a) a child protective order; or(5)(b) an ex parte child protective order. See Utah Code 78B-7-201
- Respondent: means the individual against whom enforcement of a protective order is sought. See Utah Code 78B-7-102
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
(1)(a) a knowing falsehood in any statement under oath may subject the petitioner to felony prosecution;(1)(b) the petitioner may provide a copy of the order to the principal of the minor’s school; and(1)(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:
(2)(a) the forms adopted pursuant to Subsection (1) ;
(2)(b) clerical assistance in completing the forms and filing the petition;
(2)(c) information regarding means for service of process;
(2)(d) a list of organizations with telephone numbers that may represent the petitioner; and
(2)(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:
(3)(a) filing a petition under this chapter;
(3)(b) obtaining copies necessary for service or delivery to law enforcement officials; or
(3)(c) service of a petition, ex parte child protective order, or child protective order.