§ 78B-7-403 — Abuse or danger of abuse -- Dating violence protective orders.

(1) An individual may seek a protective order if the individual is subjected to, or there is a substantial likelihood the individual will be subjected to:

(1)(a) abuse by a dating partner of the individual; or
(1)(b) dating violence by a dating partner of the individual.
(2) An individual may seek an order described in Subsection (1) whether or not the individual has taken other action to end the relationship.
(3) An individual seeking a protective order may include another party in the petition for a protective order if:

(3)(a) the individual seeking the order meets the requirements of Subsection (1); and
(3)(b) the other party:
(3)(b)(i) is a family or household member of the individual seeking the protective order; and
(3)(b)(ii) there is a substantial likelihood the other party will be subjected to abuse by the dating partner of the individual.
(4) An individual seeking a protective order under this part shall, to the extent possible, provide information to facilitate identification of the respondent, including a name, social security number, driver license number, date of birth, address, telephone number, and physical description.
(5) A petition seeking a protective order under this part may not be withdrawn without written order of the court.
(6) (6)(a) An individual may not seek a protective order against an intimate partner of the individual under this part.
(6)(b) An individual may seek a protective order against a cohabitant or an intimate partner of the individual under Part 6, Cohabitant Abuse Protective Orders.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 142, 2020 General Session