Utah Statutes

§ 81-5-508 — Genetic testing when specimens not available.

Utah·Title 81 Utah Domestic Relations Code·Ch. 81-5 Uniform Parentage Act·Part 81-5-5 Genetic Testing
(1)Subject to Subsection (2), if a genetic-testing specimen is not available from a man who may be the father of a child, for good cause and under extraordinary circumstances the tribunal considers to be just, the tribunal may order the following individuals to submit specimens for genetic testing:
(1)(a) the parents of the man;
(1)(b) brothers and sisters of the man;
(1)(c) other children of the man and their mothers; and
(1)(d) other relatives of the man necessary to complete genetic testing.
(2)Issuance of an order under this section requires a finding that a need for genetic testing outweighs the legitimate interests of the individual sought to be tested.

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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session

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