A Claim Against the Government

A claim against a governmental entity, or an employee acting within the scope of employment, is barred unless a notice of claim is filed as the act requires within one year after the claim arises.

• §Utah Code 63G-7-402StatuteTime for filing notice of claimOpens le.utah.gov ↗

• The notice sets out a brief statement of the facts and the nature of the claim, among the other things the section requires.
• It is delivered by hand or sent to the office the entity designates, at the address it provides for notices of claim.

• §Utah Code 63G-7-401StatuteWhen a claim arises -- Notice of claim requirements -- Governmental entity statement -- Limits on challenging notice of claim or summons and complaintOpens le.utah.gov ↗

• Within 60 days after the notice is filed, the entity tells the claimant in writing that it was received, and whether it believes it is the wrong entity.
• No suit may be filed before 60 days after the notice is filed.
• The suit is begun within two years after the claim arises.

• §Utah Code 63G-7-403StatuteNotifying of the receipt of a notice of claim -- Action in district court -- Time for commencing action -- Commencing action after time limitOpens le.utah.gov ↗