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Laws current as of September 4, 2025

Can I get a protective order if I am a minor?

To file for a protective order on your own as a minor, both you and the cohabitant you are filing against must be:

  • at least 16 years old;
  • married; or
  • emancipated.1 

However, it is important to remember that a “cohabitant” cannot include the minor’s parents or siblings.2 If you are under 16, an adult can file a child protective order on your behalf in juvenile court.3

1 Utah Code § 78B-7-102(7)(a)
2 Utah Code § 78B-7-202(7)(b)
3 Utah Code § 78B-7-202(1

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