78A-6-1001. Jurisdiction over adults for offenses against minors -- Proof of
delinquency not required for conviction.
(1) The court shall have jurisdiction, concurrent with the district court or justice court
otherwise having subject matter jurisdiction, to try adults for the following offenses committed
against minors:
(a) unlawful sale or supply of alcohol beverage or product to minors in violation of
Section 32A-12-203;
(b) failure to report abuse or neglect, as required by Title 62A, Chapter 4a, Part 4, Child
Abuse or Neglect Reporting Requirements;
(c) harboring a runaway in violation of Section 62A-4a-501;
(d) misdemeanor custodial interference in violation of Section 76-5-303;
(e) contributing to the delinquency of a minor in violation of Section 76-10-2301; and
(f) failure to comply with compulsory education requirements in violation of Section
53A-11-101.5.
(2) It is not necessary for the minor to be found to be delinquent or to have committed a
delinquent act for the court to exercise jurisdiction under Subsection (1).
Amended by Chapter 19, 2009 General Session
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