§ 78A-6-120 — 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:

(1)(a) the minor is 21 years old; or
(1)(b) if the juvenile court extends jurisdiction over the minor's case under Section 80-6-605, the minor is 25 years old.
(2) (2)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(c), the juvenile court's continuing jurisdiction under Subsection (1) terminates:
(2)(a)(i) upon order of the court;
(2)(a)(ii) upon an order for secure care under Section 80-6-705 ; or
(2)(a)(iii) in accordance with Section 80-6-712.
(2)(b) The continuing jurisdiction of the juvenile court over a minor's case is not terminated:
(2)(b)(i) by marriage; or
(2)(b)(ii) when a minor commits an offense under municipal, state, or federal law that is under the jurisdiction of another court.
(2)(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.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 155, 2022 General Session