Utah § 76-5-704 Civil cause of action.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-5-704 — Civil cause of action.

Utah § 76-5-704

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-5Offenses Against the Individual

Part 76-5-7Genital Mutilation

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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-704 (2026).

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(1)An individual upon whom female genital mutilation was performed may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction for female genital mutilation any time within 10 years of:

(1)(a) the procedure being performed; or

(1)(b) the victim's 18th birthday.

(2)The court may award actual, compensatory, and punitive damages, and any other appropriate relief.

(3)A prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded attorney fees and costs.

(4)Treble damages may be awarded if the plaintiff proves the defendant's acts were willful and malicious.

(5)If a health care provider is charged and prosecuted for a violation of Section 76-5-702, Section 78B-3-416 may not apply to an action against the health care provider under this section.

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(1) An individual upon whom female genital mutilation was performed may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction for female genital mutilation any time within 10 years of:

(1)(a) the procedure being performed; or
(1)(b) the victim's 18th birthday.
(2) The court may award actual, compensatory, and punitive damages, and any other appropriate relief.
(3) A prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded attorney fees and costs.
(4) Treble damages may be awarded if the plaintiff proves the defendant's acts were willful and malicious.
(5) If a health care provider is charged and prosecuted for a violation of Section 76-5-702, Section 78B-3-416 may not apply to an action against the health care provider under this section.