Section 120 – Continuing jurisdiction of juvenile court — Period of and termination of 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.

Amended by Chapter 155, 2022 General Session