Section 1001 - Jurisdiction over adults for offenses against minors -- Proof of delinquency not required for conviction.

UT Code § 78A-6-1001 (2019) (N/A)
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(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 furnishing of an alcoholic product to minors in violation of Section 32B-4-403; (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 53G-6-202.

(a) unlawful sale or furnishing of an alcoholic product to minors in violation of Section 32B-4-403;

(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 53G-6-202.

(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).