Utah law
Domestic Violence Laws in Utah.
Utah provides civil Protective Orders under the Cohabitant Abuse Act (Utah Code § 78B-7-602 et seq.). Ex parte Temporary Protective Orders issue immediately; final Protective Orders after hearing last up to 3 years. Utah criminalizes domestic violence as a separate offense under Utah Code § 77-36-1 et seq. (domestic violence offense tracker). Federal firearm dispossession under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8) applies.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Key Utah Statutes
Authorizes ex parte Temporary Protective Orders (immediate, up to 20 days) and Protective Orders (after hearing, up to 3 years). Protected: cohabitants, current/former spouses, persons with child in common, relatives, and other specified relationships.
Utah identifies specified "domestic violence offenses" that trigger enhanced penalties and procedural requirements. Includes assault, harassment, stalking, and other offenses committed against a cohabitant.
First offense: Class A misdemeanor. Second or aggravated: third-degree felony.
Reimburses crime victims for medical, counseling, and economic losses.
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