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Home » US Law » 2022 Utah Code » Title 78B - Judicial Code » Chapter 15 - Utah Uniform Parentage Act » Part 5 - Genetic Testing » Section 508 – Genetic testing when specimens not available.
78B-15-508. Genetic testing when specimens not available.

  • (1) Subject to Subsection (2), if a genetic-testing specimen is not available from a man who may be the father of a child, for good cause and under extraordinary circumstances the tribunal considers to be just, the tribunal may order the following individuals to submit specimens for genetic testing:
    • (a) the parents of the man;
    • (b) brothers and sisters of the man;
    • (c) other children of the man and their mothers; and
    • (d) other relatives of the man necessary to complete genetic testing.
  • (2) Issuance of an order under this section requires a finding that a need for genetic testing outweighs the legitimate interests of the individual sought to be tested.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session