63G-7-502. Venue of actions.
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Effective 7/1/2024
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.
(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.
(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.
Amended by Chapter 158 , 2024 General Session