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H.B. 78

             1      h REILLY CIVIL h STALKING AMENDMENTS h [ - CIVIL ] h
             2     

1999 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

             4     
Sponsor: Lawanna Shurtliff

             5      David L. Gladwell




             6      AN ACT RELATING TO THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE; CREATING A
             7      PROCEDURE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY STALKING INJUNCTION;
             8      PROVIDING FOR RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION; MAKING TECHNICAL
             9      CORRECTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
             10      This act affects sections of Utah Code Annotated 1953 as follows:
             11      AMENDS:
             11a           h 21-1-5, as last amended by Chapter 171, Laws of Utah 1998 h
             12          77-3-1, as enacted by Chapter 15, Laws of Utah 1980
             13      ENACTS:
             14          77-3a-101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             15          77-3a-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             16          77-3a-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             17          77-3a-104, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             18          77-3a-105, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             19      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             19a           h Section 1. Section 21-1-5 is amended to read:
             19b          21-1-5. Civil fees of the courts of record -- Courts complex design.
             19c          (1) (a) The fee for filing any civil complaint or petition invoking the jurisdiction of a court of
             19d      record not governed by another subsection is $120.
             19e          (b) The fee for filing a complaint or petition is:
             19f          (i) $37 if the claim for damages or amount in interpleader exclusive of court costs, interest,
             19g      and attorney fees is $2,000 or less;
             19h          (ii) $80 if the claim for damages or amount in interpleader exclusive of court costs, interest,
             19i      and attorney fees is greater than $2,000 and less than $10,000;
             19j          (iii) $120 if the claim for damages or amount in interpleader is $10,000 or more; [and] h


             19k           h (iv) $80 if the petition is filed under Title 30, Chapter 3, Divorce, or Title 30, Chapter 4,
             19l      Separate Maintenance[.];
             19m          (v) $50 IF THE PETITION IS FOR A TEMPORARY STALKING INJUNCTION UNDER TITLE 77,
             19n      CHAPTER 3a, STALKING INJUNCTIONS;
             19o          (vi) $30 IF THE PETITION IS AN APPLICATION TO RENEW A TEMPORARY STALKING
             19p      INJUNCTION; AND
             19q          (vii) $50 IF THE PETITION IS AN APPLICATION TO MODIFY A TEMPORARY STALKING
             19r      INJUNCTION TO A PERMANENT STALKING INJUNCTION.
             19s          (c) The fee for filing a small claims affidavit is:
             19t          (i) $37 if the claim for damages or amount in interpleader exclusive of court costs, interest,
             19u      and attorney fees is $2,000 or less; and
             19v          (ii) $60 if the claim for damages or amount in interpleader exclusive of court costs, interest,
             19w      and attorney fees is greater than $2,000.
             19x          (d) The fee for filing a counter claim, cross claim, complaint in intervention, third party
             19y      complaint, or other claim for relief against an existing or joined party other than the original
             19z      complaint or petition is:
             19aa          (i) $45 if the claim for relief exclusive of court costs, interest, and attorney fees is $2,000 or
             19ab      less;
             19ac          (ii) $60 if the claim for relief exclusive of court costs, interest, and attorney fees is greater
             19ad      than $2,000 and less than $10,000;
             19ae          (iii) $90 if the original petition is filed under Subsection (1)(a) or when the claim for relief is
             19af      $10,000 or more; and
             19ag          (iv) $60 if the original petition is filed under Title 30, Chapter 3, Divorce, or Title 30, Chapter 4,
             19ah      Separate Maintenance.
             19ai          (e) The fee for filing a small claims counter affidavit is:
             19aj          (i) $35 if the claim for relief exclusive of court costs, interest, and attorney fees is $2,000 or
             19ak      less; and
             19al          (ii) $50 if the claim for relief exclusive of court costs, interest, and attorney fees is greater
             19am      than $2,000.
             19an          (f) The fee for depositing funds under Section 57-1-29 when not associated with an action
             19ao      already before the court is determined under Subsection (1)(b) based on the amount deposited.
             19ap          (g) The fee for filing a petition for trial de novo of an adjudication of the justice court or of the
             19aq      small claims department is $70.
             19ar          (h) The fee for filing a notice of appeal, petition for appeal of an interlocutory order, or
             19as      petition for writ of certiorari is $190.
             19at          (i) (i) Except for a petition filed under Subsection 77-18-10(2), the fee for filing a petition
             19au      for expungement is $50.

             19av          (ii) There is no fee for a petition filed under Subsection 77-18-10(2).
             19aw          (j) (i) Fifteen dollars of the fees established by Subsections (1)(a) through (i) shall be
             19ax      allocated to the Judges' Retirement Trust Fund, as provided in Title 49, Chapter 6, Judges' h


             19ay      h Retirement Act.
             19az          (ii) Two dollars of the fees established by Subsections (1)(a) through (i) shall be allocated by
             19ba      the state treasurer to be deposited in the restricted account, Children's Legal Defense Account, as
             19bb      provided in Section 63-63a-8.
             19bc          (iii) One dollar of the fees established under Subsections (1)(a) through (e), (1)(g), and (1)(r)
             19bd      shall be allocated to and deposited with the Dispute Resolution Fund as provided in Section
             19be      78-31b-9.
             19bf          (k) The fee for filing a judgment, order, or decree of a court of another state or of the United
             19bg      States is $25.
             19bh          (l) The fee for filing probate or child custody documents from another state is $25.
             19bi          (m) (i) The fee for filing an abstract or transcript of judgment, order, or decree of the Utah
             19bj      State Tax Commission is $30.
             19bk          (ii) The fee for filing an abstract or transcript of judgment of a court of law of this state or a
             19bl      judgment, order, or decree of an administrative agency, commission, board, council, or hearing
             19bm      officer of this state or of its political subdivisions other than the Utah State Tax Commission, is $40.
             19bn          (n) The fee for filing a judgment by confession without action under Section 78-22-3 is $25.
             19bo          (o) The fee for filing an award of arbitration for confirmation, modification, or vacation under
             19bp      Title 78, Chapter 31a, Utah Arbitration Act, that is not part of an action before the court is $25.
             19bq          (p) The fee for filing a petition or counter-petition to modify a decree of divorce is $30.
             19br          (q) The fee for filing any accounting required by law is:
             19bs          (i) $10 for an estate valued at $50,000 or less;
             19bt          (ii) $20 for an estate valued at $75,000 or less but more than $50,000;
             19bu          (iii) $40 for an estate valued at $112,000 or less but more than $75,000;
             19bv          (iv) $80 for an estate valued at $168,000 or less but more than $112,000; and
             19bw          (v) $150 for an estate valued at more than $168,000.
             19bx          (r) The fee for filing a demand for a civil jury is $50.
             19by          (s) The fee for filing a notice of deposition in this state concerning an action pending in
             19bz      another state under Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 26 is $25.
             19ca          (t) The fee for filing documents that require judicial approval but are not part of an action
             19cb      before the court is $25.
             19cc          (u) The fee for a petition to open a sealed record is $25.
             19cd          (v) The fee for a writ of replevin, attachment, execution, or garnishment is $20 in addition to
             19ce      any fee for a complaint or petition.
             19cf          (w) The fee for a petition for authorization for a minor to marry required by Section 30-1-9 is
             19cg      $5.
             19ch          (x) The fee for a certificate issued under Section 26-2-25 is $2.
             19ci          (y) The fee for a certified copy of a document is $2 per document plus 50 cents per page.
             19cj          (z) The fee for an exemplified copy of a document is $4 per document plus 50 cents per page.
             19ck          (aa) The Judicial Council shall by rule establish a schedule of fees for copies of documents
             19cl      and forms and for the search and retrieval of records under Title 63, Chapter 2, Government h


             19cm      h Records Access and Management Act. Fees under this subsection shall be credited to the court
             19cn      as a reimbursement of expenditures.
             19co          (bb) There is no fee for services or the filing of documents not listed in this section or
             19cp      otherwise provided by law.
             19cq          (cc) Except as provided in this section, all fees collected under this section are paid to the
             19cr      General Fund. Except as provided in this section, all fees shall be paid at the time the clerk accepts
             19cs      the pleading for filing or performs the requested service.
             19ct          (dd) The filing fees under this section may not be charged to the state, its agencies, or
             19cu      political subdivisions filing or defending any action. In judgments awarded in favor of the state, its
             19cv      agencies, or political subdivisions, except the Office of Recovery Services, the court shall order the
             19cw      filing fees and collection costs to be paid by the judgment debtor. The sums collected under this
             19cx      subsection shall be applied to the fees after credit to the judgment, order, fine, tax, lien, or other
             19cy      penalty and costs permitted by law.
             19cz          (2) (a) (i) From March 17, 1994 until June 30, 1998, the administrator of the courts shall
             19da      transfer all revenues representing the difference between the fees in effect after May 2, 1994, and the
             19db      fees in effect before February 1, 1994, as dedicated credits to the Division of Facilities Construction
             19dc      and Management Capital Projects Fund.
             19dd          (ii) (A) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(a)(ii)(B), the Division of Facilities Construction
             19de      and Management shall use up to $3,750,000 of the revenue deposited in the Capital Projects Fund
             19df      under this Subsection (2)(a) to design and take other actions necessary to initiate the development of
             19dg      a courts complex in Salt Lake City.
             19dh          (B) If the Legislature approves funding for construction of a courts complex in Salt Lake City
             19di      in the 1995 Annual General Session, the Division of Facilities Construction and Management shall
             19dj      use the revenue deposited in the Capital Projects Fund under Subsection (2)(a)(ii) to construct a
             19dk      courts complex in Salt Lake City.
             19dl          (iii) The Division of Facilities Construction and Management may enter into agreements
             19dm      and make expenditures related to this project before the receipt of revenues provided for under this

             19dn      subsection.
             19do          (iv) The Division of Facilities Construction and Management shall:
             19dp          (A) make those expenditures from unexpended and unencumbered building funds already
             19dq      appropriated to the Capital Projects Fund; and
             19dr          (B) reimburse the Capital Projects Fund upon receipt of the revenues provided for under this
             19ds      Subsection (2).
             19dt          (b) After June 30, 1998, the administrator of the courts shall ensure that all revenues
             19du      representing the difference between the fees in effect after May 2, 1994, and the fees in effect before
             19dv      February 1, 1994, are transferred to the Division of Finance for deposit in the restricted account.
             19dw          (c) The Division of Finance shall deposit all revenues received from the court administrator
             19dx      into the restricted account created by this section.
             19dy          (d) (i) From May 1, 1995 until June 30, 1998, the administrator of the courts shall transfer $7
             19dz      of the amount of a fine or bail forfeiture paid for a violation of Title 41, Motor Vehicles, in a court of h


             19ea      h record to the Division of Facilities Construction and Management Capital Projects Fund. The
             19eb      division of money pursuant to Section 78-3-14.5 shall be calculated on the balance of the fine or bail
             19ec      forfeiture paid.
             19ed          (ii) After June 30, 1998, the administrator of the courts shall transfer $7 of the amount of a
             19ee      fine or bail forfeiture paid for a violation of Title 41, Motor Vehicles, in a court of record to the Division
             19ef      of Finance for deposit in the restricted account created by this section. The division of money
             19eg      pursuant to Section 78-3-14.5 shall be calculated on the balance of the fine or bail forfeiture paid.
             19eh          (3) (a) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the State
             19ei      Courts Complex Account.
             19ej          (b) The Legislature may appropriate monies from the restricted account to the administrator
             19ek      of the courts for the following purposes only:
             19el          (i) to repay costs associated with the construction of the court complex that were funded
             19em      from sources other than revenues provided for under this subsection; and
             19en          (ii) to cover operations and maintenance costs on the court complex. h
             20          Section h [ 1. ] 2. h Section 77-3-1 is amended to read:
             21           77-3-1. Threatened offense -- Complaint.
             22          A complaint that a person has threatened to commit an offense against the person or
             23      property of another, except in the case of stalking, may be made before any magistrate. Petitions
             24      alleging the commission of stalking shall be handled pursuant to Title 77, Chapter 3a, Stalking
             25      Injunctions.
             26          Section h [ 2. ] 3. h Section 77-3a-101 is enacted to read:
             27     
CHAPTER 3a. STALKING INJUNCTIONS


             28          77-3a-101. Temporary stalking injunction -- Petition.
             29          (1) As used in this chapter, "stalking" means the crime of stalking as defined in Section
             30      76-5-106.5 . h STALKING INJUNCTIONS MAY NOT BE OBTAINED AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT
             30a      OFFICERS, GOVERNMENTAL INVESTIGATORS, OR LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS, ACTING
             30b      IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY. h
             31          (2) Any person who believes that they are the victim of stalking may file a petition with
             32      the district court in the district in which the petitioner resides or in which any of the events
             33      occurred for a temporary injunction against the alleged stalker. A minor may file a petition on
             34      their own, or a parent, guardian, or custodian may file a petition on the minor's behalf.
             35          (3) The petition shall state:
             36          (a) the name of the petitioner; however, the petitioner's address shall be disclosed to the
             37      court for purposes of service, but, on request of the petitioner, the address may not be listed on the
             38      petition, and shall be protected and maintained in a separate document or automated database, not
             39      subject to release, disclosure, or any form of public access except as ordered by the court for good
             40      cause shown;
             41          (b) the name and address, if known, of the respondent;
             42          (c) specific events and dates of the actions constituting the alleged stalking; and
             43          (d) if there is a prior court order concerning the same conduct, the name of the court in
             44      which the order was rendered.
             45          (4) If the court determines that there is reason to believe that an offense of stalking has
             46      occurred, an ex parte temporary injunction may be issued by the court that includes any of the
             47      following:
             48          (a) either or both parties may be enjoined from committing stalking;
             49          (b) either or both parties may be restrained from coming near the residence, place of
             50      employment, or school of the other party or specifically designated locations or persons; or
             51          (c) relief necessary or convenient for the protection of the petitioner and other specifically
             52      designated persons under the circumstances.
             53          (5) Any time during the period in which the temporary stalking injunction is in effect, the
             54      respondent is entitled to one hearing upon written request.
             55          (a) A hearing requested by the respondent shall be held within ten days from the date the
             56      request is filed with the court unless the court finds compelling reasons to continue the hearing.
             57      The hearing shall then be held at the earliest possible time.
             58          (b) An ex parte temporary stalking injunction issued under this section shall state on its


             59      face:
             60          (i) that the respondent is entitled to a hearing upon written request; and
             61          (ii) the name and address of the district court where the request may be filed.
             62          (c) At the hearing, the court may modify, revoke, or continue the injunction.
             63          (6) The temporary stalking injunction shall include the following statement: "Warning.
             64      This is an official court order. If you disobey this order, the court may find you in contempt. You
             65      may also be arrested and prosecuted for the crime of stalking and any other crime you may have
             66      committed in disobeying this order."
             67          (7) The temporary stalking injunction shall be served on the respondent within one year
             68      from the date it is signed. A temporary stalking injunction is effective upon service and expires,
             69      unless renewed, six months after service of the original temporary stalking injunction.
             70          (8) Within 24 hours after the affidavit or acceptance of service has been returned,
             71      excluding weekends and holidays, the clerk of the court from which the temporary stalking
             72      injunction was issued shall enter a copy of the temporary stalking injunction and proof of service
             73      or acceptance of service in the statewide network for warrants or a similar system.
             74          (a) The effectiveness of a temporary stalking injunction does not depend upon its entry in
             75      the statewide system and, for enforcement purposes, a certified copy of a temporary stalking
             76      injunction is presumed to be a valid existing order of the court for a period of six months from the
             77      date of service of the temporary stalking injunction on the respondent.
             78          (b) Any changes, renewals, or modifications of the temporary stalking injunction are
             79      effective on entry by the court and shall be entered into the statewide system within 24 hours of
             80      the entry, excluding weekends and holidays.
             81          (9) The temporary stalking injunction may be dissolved at any time upon application of
             82      the petitioner to the court which granted it.
             83          (10) The remedies provided in this chapter for enforcement of the orders of the court are
             84      in addition to any other civil and criminal remedies available. The district court shall hear and
             85      decide all matters arising pursuant to this section.
             86          (11) After a hearing with notice to the affected party, the court may enter an order
             87      requiring any party to pay the costs of the action, including reasonable attorney's fees.
             88          (12) This chapter does not apply to protective orders or ex parte protective orders issued
             89      pursuant to Title 30, Chapter 6, Cohabitant Abuse Act, or to preliminary injunctions issued


             90      pursuant to an action for dissolution of marriage or legal separation.
             91          Section h [ 3. ] 4. h Section 77-3a-102 is enacted to read:
             92          77-3a-102. Renewal procedure.
             93          (1) A person may file an application for ex parte renewal of the temporary stalking
             94      injunction with the district court that issued the original injunction. The renewal application shall
             95      be filed within 30 days prior to the expiration date of the original injunction.
             96          (2) Notice of the renewal of the temporary stalking injunction shall be served on the
             97      respondent, and include the following statements:
             98          (a) the petitioner has applied for a renewal of the temporary stalking injunction;
             99          (b) the respondent has a right to request in writing a hearing on the renewal within ten days
             100      of service;
             101          (c) the name and address of the district court where the request may be filed; and
             102          (d) if the respondent fails to request a hearing in writing within ten days of service, the
             103      injunction will be automatically renewed for an additional six months and no further notice will
             104      be given to the respondent.
             105          (3) If the respondent requests a hearing in writing within ten days of service, the court shall
             106      schedule a hearing within ten days of receipt of the request unless the court finds compelling
             107      reasons to continue the hearing. The hearing shall then be held at the earliest possible time. At
             108      the hearing, the burden is on the respondent to show good cause why the injunction should not be
             109      renewed.
             110          (4) The renewal notice shall be served on the respondent within six months from the
             111      expiration date of the original temporary stalking injunction. A renewal notice that is not served
             112      on the respondent within six months automatically expires at the end of the six months.
             113          (5) If no hearing is requested by a respondent after service of notice, the temporary stalking
             114      injunction is automatically renewed for a period of six months, starting from the tenth day after
             115      service on the defendant, without further action of the court.
             116          Section h [ 4. ] 5. h Section 77-3a-103 is enacted to read:
             117          77-3a-103. Permanent stalking injunction.
             118          (1) A person may apply for a permanent stalking injunction if, after issuance of a
             119      temporary stalking injunction, one or more renewals have been granted by the court.
             120          (2) An application for a permanent stalking injunction shall consist of a filing for a


             121      modification of a temporary stalking injunction to a permanent stalking injunction.
             122          (3) Notice of the application shall be served on the respondent and state:
             123          (a) that the petitioner has applied for a modification of the temporary stalking injunction
             124      to a permanent stalking injunction;
             125          (b) that the respondent has a right to request a hearing on the modification within ten days
             126      of service;
             127          (c) the name and address of the district court where the request may be filed;
             128          (d) that if the respondent fails to request a hearing within ten days of service, the temporary
             129      stalking injunction is automatically modified to a permanent stalking injunction without further
             130      notice to the respondent; and
             131          (e) that the respondent can make a written request at any time for a hearing to show cause
             132      to dissolve or modify the permanent stalking injunction.
             133          (4) The modification for a permanent stalking injunction notice shall be served on the
             134      respondent within one year from the expiration date of the last renewal of the original temporary
             135      stalking injunction. A modification notice that is not served on the respondent within one year
             136      expires.
             137          (5) If a hearing is requested by the respondent within ten days after service, the court shall
             138      set a hearing within ten days from the date the request is filed unless the court finds compelling
             139      reasons to continue the hearing. The hearing shall be held at the earliest possible time. At the
             140      hearing, the burden is on the respondent to show good cause why the injunction should not be
             141      modified to a permanent stalking injunction.
             142          (6) If no hearing is requested by the respondent or the respondent fails to appear at the
             143      hearing, the temporary stalking injunction is automatically modified to a permanent stalking
             144      injunction, effective from the tenth day after service on the respondent, without further action of
             145      the court.
             146          (7) If the respondent requests a hearing after the ten-day period after service, the court shall
             147      set a hearing within a reasonable time from the date requested. At the hearing, the burden is on
             148      the respondent to show good cause why the permanent injunction should be dissolved or modified.
             149          (8) The permanent stalking injunction may be dissolved at any time upon application of
             150      the petitioner to the court which granted the order.
             151          Section h [ 5. ] 6. h Section 77-3a-104 is enacted to read:


             152          77-3a-104. Fees -- Service of process.
             153           h [ (1) The filing fee for a petition for a temporary stalking injunction under this chapter is
             154      $50.
             155          (2) The filing fee for an application for a renewal of the temporary stalking injunction
             156      under this chapter is $30.
             157          (3) The filing fee for an application for a modification of the temporary stalking injunction
             158      to a permanent stalking injunction under this chapter is $50.
]

             158a          (1) THE FILING FEES FOR ALL PETITIONS UNDER THIS CHAPTER SHALL BE AS STATED IN
             158b      SECTION 21-1-5. h
             159           h [ (4) Temporary stalking injunctions, notices of renewal, and notices of modification shall
             160      be served by a sheriff, constable, peace officer, or law enforcement officer in accordance with
             161      applicable law
.]

             161a           h [(4)] (2) h TEMPORARY STALKING INJUNCTIONS, NOTICES OF RENEWAL, AND
             161aa      NOTICES OF
             161b      MODIFICATION SHALL BE SERVED BY A SHERIFF, OR CONSTABLE. IN ADDITION, A PEACE
             161c      OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY SERVE A TEMPORARY STALKING INJUNCTION,
             161d      NOTICES OF RENEWAL AND NOTICES OF MODIFICATION. ALL SERVICE SHALL BE IN
             161e      ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW . h
             162           h [ (5) ] (3) h Fees for service shall be in accordance with applicable law.
             163          Section h [ 6. ] 7. h Section 77-3a-105 is enacted to read:
             164          77-3a-105. Enforcement.
             165          (1) A peace or law enforcement officer may, with or without a warrant, arrest a person if
             166      the peace or law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the person has violated a
             167      temporary or permanent stalking injunction issued pursuant to this chapter or has violated a
             168      permanent criminal stalking injunction issued pursuant to Section 76-5-106.5 , whether or not the
             169      violation occurred in the presence of the officer.
             170          (2) If a peace or law enforcement officer responds to a call alleging that stalking has been
             171      or may be committed, the officer shall inform the potential victim in writing of the procedures and
             172      resources available for the protection of the victim, including:
             173          (a) a stalking injunction pursuant to this chapter;
             174          (b) the emergency telephone number for the local police agency; and
             175          (c) telephone numbers for emergency services in the local community.
             176          (3) A peace or law enforcement officer making an arrest pursuant to this section or
             177      enforcing an order of the court under this chapter or under Subsection 76-5 -106.5 (6) is not civilly
             178      or criminally liable for noncompliance with Subsection (2).
             179          (4) A violation of a stalking injunction issued pursuant to this chapter constitutes the
             180      criminal offense of stalking as defined in Section 76-5-106.5 and is also a violation of the stalking
             181      injunction. Violations may be enforced by a civil action initiated by the petitioner, a criminal
             182      action initiated by a prosecuting attorney, or both.


             183          Section h [ 7. ] 8. h Effective date.
             184          This act takes effect on July 1, 1999.




Legislative Review Note
    as of 1-19-99 8:50 AM


A limited legal review of this legislation raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel


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