Utah Code § 78A-6-354

Hearings -- Minors cases heard separately from adult cases -- Minor or parents or
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custodian heard separately -- Continuance of hearing.
(1) A hearing for a minor's case shall be held before the juvenile court without a jury and may be
conducted in an informal manner.
(2)
(a) A minor's case under Title 80, Chapter 3, Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings,
Chapter 4, Termination and Restoration of Parental Rights, and Chapter 6, Juvenile Justice,
shall be heard separately from any adult case.
(b) The minor or the minor's parent or guardian may be heard separately when considered
necessary by the juvenile court.
(c) A hearing may be continued to a date specified by court order.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session

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