Superseded 1/1/2027

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Effective 5/6/2026

Superseded 1/1/2027

78B-7-502. Definitions.

As used in this part:

(1)"Ex parte sexual violence protective order" means an order issued without notice to the respondent under this part.

(2)"Protective order" means:

(a)a sexual violence protective order; or

(b)an ex parte sexual violence protective order.

(a)"Sexual violence" means the commission or the attempt to commit:

(i)any sexual offense described in:

(A)Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 4, Sexual Offenses ; or

(B)Title 76, Chapter 5b, Part 2, Sexual Exploitation ;

(ii)human trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation under Section 76-5-308.1 ; or

(iii)aggravated human trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation under Section 76-5-310.2 .

(b)"Sexual violence" does not include an offense described in:

(i)Section 76-5-417 , enticing a minor;

(ii)Section 76-5-418 , sexual battery;

(iii)Section 76-5-419 , lewdness;

(iv)Section 76-5-420 , lewdness involving a child; or

(v)Section 76-5b-206 , failure to report child sexual abuse material by a computer technician.

(4)"Sexual violence protective order" means an order issued under this part after a hearing on the petition, of which the petitioner and respondent have been given notice.

Amended by Chapter 247 , 2026 General Session