Continuing jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Period of and termination of jurisdiction.

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  • (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), if the juvenile court obtains jurisdiction of a minor's case, the juvenile court's jurisdiction over the minor's case continues until:
    • (a) the minor is 21 years old; or
    • (b) if the juvenile court extends jurisdiction over the minor's case under Section 80-6-605, the minor is 25 years old.
  • (2)
    • (a) The juvenile court's continuing jurisdiction under Subsection (1) terminates:
      • (i) upon order of the court;
      • (ii) upon an order for secure care under Section 80-6-705 ; or
      • (iii) in accordance with Section 80-6-712.
    • (b) The continuing jurisdiction of the juvenile court over a minor's case is not terminated:
      • (i) by marriage; or
      • (ii) when a minor commits an offense under municipal, state, or federal law that is under the jurisdiction of another court.
    • (c) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a)(ii), the juvenile court retains jurisdiction to make and enforce orders related to restitution until the Youth Parole Authority discharges the minor under Section 80-6-807.




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