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Utah Code § 76-5-704: Civil cause of action.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 76 Criminal Offenses
  2. Chapter 76-5 Offenses Against the Individual
  3. Part 76-5-7 Genital Mutilation

(1) An individual upon whom female genital mutilation was performed may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction for female genital mutilation any time within 10 years of:

(a) the procedure being performed; or

(b) the victim's 18th birthday.

(2) The court may award actual, compensatory, and punitive damages, and any other appropriate relief.

(3) A prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded attorney fees and costs.

(4) Treble damages may be awarded if the plaintiff proves the defendant's acts were willful and malicious.

(5) If a health care provider is charged and prosecuted for a violation of Section 76-5-702, Section 78B-3-416 may not apply to an action against the health care provider under this section.

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