Judicial Code
Protective Orders
Section 207
Forms and assistance -- No fees.
     78B-7-207.   Forms and assistance -- No fees.
     (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.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
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