UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 75. Utah Uniform Probate Code |
Chapter 5b. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act |
Part 2. Jurisdiction |
§ 75-5b-205. Declining jurisdiction if another court is a more appropriate forum.
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(1) A court of this state having jurisdiction under Section 75-5b-202 to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum. (2) If a court of this state declines to exercise its jurisdiction under Subsection (1), it shall either dismiss or stay the proceeding. The court may impose any other condition the court considers just and proper, including the condition that a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order be promptly filed in another state.
Enacted by Chapter 253, 2008 General Session