§ 78A-6-1001. Jurisdiction over adults for offenses against minors -- Proof of delinquency not required for conviction.

(1) The court shall have jurisdiction, concurrent with the district court or justice court otherwise having subject matter jurisdiction, to try adults for the following offenses committed against minors:

(a) unlawful sale or furnishing of an alcoholic product to minors in violation of Section 32B-4-403;

(b) failure to report abuse or neglect, as required by Title 62A, Chapter 4a, Part 4, Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Requirements;

(c) harboring a runaway in violation of Section 62A-4a-501;

(d) misdemeanor custodial interference in violation of Section 76-5-303;

(e) contributing to the delinquency of a minor in violation of Section 76-10-2301; and

(f) failure to comply with compulsory education requirements in violation of Section 53A-11-101.5.

(2) It is not necessary for the minor to be found to be delinquent or to have committed a delinquent act for the court to exercise jurisdiction under Subsection (1).

Amended by Chapter 276, 2010 General Session