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Utah Code § 78B-7-207: Forms and assistance -- No fees.

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  1. Title 78B Judicial Code
  2. Chapter 78B-7 Protective Orders and Stalking Injunctions
  3. Part 78B-7-2 Child Protective Orders

(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:

(a) a knowing falsehood in any statement under oath may subject the petitioner to felony prosecution;

(b) the petitioner may provide a copy of the order to the principal of the minor's school; and

(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:

(a) the forms adopted pursuant to Subsection (1);

(b) clerical assistance in completing the forms and filing the petition;

(c) information regarding means for service of process;

(d) a list of organizations with telephone numbers that may represent the petitioner; and

(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:

(a) filing a petition under this chapter;

(b) obtaining copies necessary for service or delivery to law enforcement officials; or

(c) service of a petition, ex parte child protective order, or child protective order.

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