Those who have been arrested for or accused of domestic violence in Utah may be served with a protection order. This is a court order that must be requested by the alleged victim or petitioner in a domestic violence case. There are two types of protection orders in Utah. The first is a temporary protective order. This is issued if a judge believes that someone requires [...]
Protective Orders are governed by the Cohabitant Abuse Act under Utah Code Annotated section 78B-7-101 et seq., UCCP 77-36-1.1, and UCC 76-5-108. Any victim of past or potential future violence or abuse by a current or past "co-habitant" may request a protective order from the district court. "Co-habitant" really means that you have either lived with that person or that you are related by [...]
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