Utah Statutes
§ 26B-6-308 — Court, legal, and other costs.
Utah·Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code·Ch. 26B-6 Long Term Services and Supports, Aging, and Disabilities·Part 26B-6-3 Office of Public Guardian
(1)The office may not be appointed as the guardian or conservator of a person unless the office petitioned for or agreed in advance to the appointment.
(2)Except as provided in Subsection (4), the court shall order the ward or the ward's estate to pay for the cost of services rendered under this chapter, including court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
(3)If the office recovers attorney fees under Subsection (2), the office shall transmit those fees to the attorneys who represented the ward or the office in connection with the ward's case.
(4)If a ward is indigent, the office shall provide guardian and conservator services free of charge and shall make reasonable efforts to secure pro bono legal services for the ward.
(5)Under no circumstances may court costs or attorney fees be as
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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 26B-1-102
Definitions.§ 26B-1-104
Severability of code provisions.§ 26B-1-105
Individual rights protected.§ 26B-1-202
Department authority and duties.§ 26B-1-209
Fee schedule adopted by department.§ 26B-1-210
Department budget -- Reports from divisions.