INSTRUCTIONS: UTAH VERIFIED PETITION FOR EXPARTE CHILD PROTECTIVE ORDER

If you are a Utah resident who wishes to obtain a protective order on behalf of a child, you may file a confidential petition in your local juvenile court. The information on this document will not be made public. The form is available on the website of the Utah courts system.

Utah Verified Petition For Exparte Child Protective Order Step 1: At the top of the page, enter the petitioner's name, city, state and ZIP code. Omit your street address and telephone if necessary.

Utah Verified Petition For Exparte Child Protective Order Step 2: The first page contains information about you and the person being served. This document is only for the use of law enforcement officials.

Utah Verified Petition For Exparte Child Protective Order Step 3: Write the number of judicial district you are appearing in, as well as the county. Write your name above "petitioner" and that of the person you are filing a petition against above "respondent." Note if you filed an abuse complaint with the state's division of child and family service in the last 30 days.

Utah Verified Petition For Exparte Child Protective Order Step 5: In section one, write the names and birth dates of all children on whose behalf you are seeking protection. Omit their address if you feel necessary and explain why. In section two, write the name of the person the children are currently living with and all cities or counties and states they have lived in within the last six months. Note how long they stayed in each place.

Utah Verified Petition For Exparte Child Protective Order Step 7: In section three, describe how you and the respondent are related to the children and each other.

Utah Verified Petition For Exparte Child Protective Order Step 8: In section five, give the date or dates and descriptions of all abusive acts justifying your request. Attach as many sheets of description as necessary. If any other lawsuits have previously been filed concerning your marriage, note them in section six. In section seven, note any previous protective orders you have filed for.

Utah Verified Petition For Exparte Child Protective Order Step 11: Check the boxes next to all statements concerning actions and orders you wish the court to issue.

Utah Verified Petition For Exparte Child Protective Order Step 12: Sign and date the form before a notary public or court clerk.