78B-7-1105. Extension.
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Effective 5/6/2026
78B-7-1105. Extension.
(1)A workplace violence protective order expires automatically, unless the petitioner:
(a)files a motion before the day on which the workplace violence protective order expires; and
(b)demonstrates that:
(i)there is a substantial likelihood that workplace violence will occur against the petitioner or an employee of the petitioner while:
(A)performing the employee's duties as an employee; or
(B)donating services to the employer if the employer is a nonprofit organization and the employee is a volunteer; or
(ii)the respondent committed or was convicted of a violation of the workplace violence protective order that the petitioner requests be extended.
(a)Subject to Subsection (2)(b) , if a court grants a motion described in Subsection (1)(a) , the court shall set a new date on which the workplace violence protective order expires.
(b)A court may not extend a workplace violence protective order for more than 18 months after the day on which the court issues the order for extension.
(3)After the day on which the court issues an extension of a workplace violence protective order, the court shall take the action described in Subsection 78B-7-1103(3) .
(4)This part does not prohibit a petitioner from seeking another protective order after the day on which the petitioner's protective order expires.
Amended by Chapter 377 , 2026 General Session