Court and money
Debt, eviction, work, family and records. The side of the system with no officer in it.
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Renting
- Getting the Deposit BackUtah Code 57-17-3 — 30 days after moving out, then a notice with five business days to answeralso here
- Being EvictedUtah Code 78B-6-802 — three business days to pay or leave, and three business days to answer a summonsalso here
- Ending a Month to MonthUtah Code 78B-6-802 — 15 calendar days before the end of the periodalso here
- When the Landlord Will Not Fix ItUtah Code 57-22-6 — three calendar days for a habitability problem, then the remedy the renter chosealso here
- Locked Out by the LandlordUtah Code 78B-6-814 — only by judicial process, unless the place was abandonedalso here
- Leaving a Lease EarlyUtah Code 57-22-5.1 — a victim of domestic violence may end it for one month's rentalso here
- Late Fees, Entry and the EstimateUtah Code 57-22-4 — a late fee no higher than 10% of rent or $75, and 24 hours' notice to enteralso here
- Clearing an Eviction RecordUtah Code 78B-6-852 — a dismissed case expunged automatically after three yearsalso here
Work and pay
- Getting PaidUtah Code 34-28-3 — at least semimonthly, within 10 days after the pay period closes
- The Last PaycheckUtah Code 34-28-5 — within 24 hours of being let go, and the next payday after quitting
- Hurt at WorkUtah Code 34A-2-407 — notice to the employer within 180 days, or the claim is barred
- Discrimination at WorkUtah Code 34A-5-107 — 180 days to file with the Antidiscrimination and Labor Division
- Working Under 16Utah Code 34-23-202 — three hours a school day, 18 a school week, nothing after 7:00 p.m.
- Jury Duty and Your JobUtah Code 78B-1-116 — no firing or threats, and no forced use of vacation or sick leave
- The Clause About Working ElsewhereUtah Code 34-51-201 — one year at most after the job ends
- Your Social Media and Your BossUtah Code 34-48-201 — no demands for personal account passwords
Family, children and school
- Getting DivorcedUtah Code 81-4-402 — 90 days in the county, and no decree for 30 days after filing
- Custody and Parent TimeUtah Code 81-9-205 — a rebuttable presumption of joint legal custody
- Moving Away with a ChildUtah Code 81-9-209 — 60 days' written notice for a move of 150 miles or more
- Who the Father Is on PaperUtah Code 81-5-204 — a child born during the marriage or within 300 days after it
- Turning EighteenUtah Code 15-2-1 — minority ends at 18, or on marriage
- Changing Your NameUtah Code 42-1-1 — a petition in the county where you have lived a year
- Who Has to Report Child AbuseUtah Code 80-2-602 — every person, not only professionals
- Protective OrdersUtah Code 78B-7-604 — a hearing within 21 days of an ex parte order
- Tattoos and Piercings Under EighteenUtah Code 76-9-2002 — a minor's tattoo or piercing needs a parent's or guardian's consent
Debt, buying and money
- Old Debts and Time LimitsUtah Code 78B-2-309 — six years on a written contract, four on an unwritten one
- What a Creditor Cannot TakeUtah Code 78B-5-503 — a $42,000 homestead in a primary residence
- When They Take the Car BackUtah Code 70A-9a-609 — after default, without a court only without a breach of the peace
- Lemon LawUtah Code 13-20-5 — four repair attempts or 30 business days out of service
- Deceptive Business PracticesUtah Code 13-11-4 — the Consumer Sales Practices Act and a consumer's own suit
- The Letter About Your InformationUtah Code 13-44-202 — notice to each affected resident when misuse is likely
- Door to Door SalesUtah Code 70C-5-102 — until midnight of the third business day to cancel
- When Someone Uses Your NameUtah Code 76-6-1102 — a third degree felony, and second degree at $5,000also here
Owning a home, land and animals
Health, aging and estates
- Dying Without a WillUtah Code 75-2-102 — the spouse takes all, or the first $75,000 and half
- A Small EstateUtah Code 75-3-1201 — an affidavit 30 days after a death, for an estate of $100,000 or less
- Taken in for an EvaluationUtah Code 26B-5-331 — a temporary commitment of up to 72 hours, not counting weekends and holidays
- Where Nobody May SmokeUtah Code 26B-7-503 — every enclosed indoor place of public access
Courts and records
- Small Claims CourtUtah Code 78A-8-102 — up to $20,000 through 2029, and 28 days to appeal
- A Claim Against the GovernmentUtah Code 63G-7-402 — a notice of claim within one year, or the claim is barred
- Voting After a ConvictionUtah Code 20A-2-101.5 — restored on probation, on parole, or when the prison term is done
Public records, meetings and voting
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