Utah Code § 63G-7-502

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session

Section 63G-7-502 - Venue of actions

(1) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, a person shall bring an action described in this chapter in:

(a) Salt Lake County; or

(b) the county in which the claim arose.

(2)

(a) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, a person shall bring an action against a county in:

(i) the county in which the claim arose; or

(ii) the defendant county.

(b)

(i) A district court judge of the defendant county may transfer venue to any county contiguous to the defendant county.

(ii) A motion to transfer may be filed ex parte.

(3) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, a person shall bring an action against any other political subdivision, including a city or a town, in the county in which:

(a) the political subdivision is located; or

(b) the claim arose.

Utah Code § 63G-7-502

Amended by Chapter 158, 2024 General Session ,§ 102, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by Chapter 33, 2016 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/10/2016.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session