Utah § 80-3-207 Modification of petition -- Continuance.

Utah Statutes

§ 80-3-207 — Modification of petition -- Continuance.

Utah·Title 80 Utah Juvenile Code·Ch. 80-3 Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings·Part 80-3-2 Petition Alleging Abuse, Neglect, or Dependency

(1)When it appears in a proceeding under this chapter that evidence presented points to material facts not alleged in the abuse, neglect, or dependency petition, the juvenile court may consider the additional or different matters raised by the evidence if the parties consent.

(2)The juvenile court on motion of any interested party, or on the juvenile court's own motion, shall direct that the abuse, neglect, or dependency petition be amended to conform to the evidence described in Subsection (1).

(3)If the amendment described in Subsection (2) results in a substantial departure from the facts originally alleged in the abuse, neglect, or dependency petition, the juvenile court shall grant a continuance as justice may require in accordance with Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 54.

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(1) When it appears in a proceeding under this chapter that evidence presented points to material facts not alleged in the abuse, neglect, or dependency petition, the juvenile court may consider the additional or different matters raised by the evidence if the parties consent.
(2) The juvenile court on motion of any interested party, or on the juvenile court's own motion, shall direct that the abuse, neglect, or dependency petition be amended to conform to the evidence described in Subsection (1).
(3) If the amendment described in Subsection (2) results in a substantial departure from the facts originally alleged in the abuse, neglect, or dependency petition, the juvenile court shall grant a continuance as justice may require in accordance with Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 54.

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