Utah Code § 78A-6-120

Continuing jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Period of and termination of
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jurisdiction.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), if the juvenile court obtains jurisdiction over a minor's
case, the juvenile court's jurisdiction over the minor's case continues until:
(a) the minor is 21 years old; or
(b) if the juvenile court extends jurisdiction over the minor's case under Section 80-6-605, the
minor is 25 years old.
(2)
(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(c), the juvenile court's continuing jurisdiction under
Subsection (1) terminates:
(i) upon order of the court;
(ii) upon an order for secure care under Section 80-6-705 ; or
(iii) in accordance with Section 80-6-712.
(b) The continuing jurisdiction of the juvenile court over a minor's case is not terminated:
(i) by marriage; or
(ii) when a minor commits an offense under municipal, state, or federal law that is under the
jurisdiction of another court.
(c) If a minor is ordered to secure care under Section 80-6-705, the juvenile court retains
jurisdiction to make and enforce orders related to restitution until the Youth Parole Authority
discharges the minor under Section 80-6-807.

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