78B-7-207. Forms and assistance -- No fees.

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(1)The Administrative Office of the Courts shall adopt and make available uniform forms for petitions and orders conforming to this part. The forms shall notify the petitioner that:

(a)a knowing falsehood in any statement under oath may subject the petitioner to felony prosecution;

(b)the petitioner may provide a copy of the order to the principal of the minor's school; and

(c)the petitioner may enforce a court order through the court if the respondent violates or fails to comply with a provision of the order.

(2)If the petitioner is not represented, the clerk of the court shall provide, directly or through an agent:

(a)the forms adopted pursuant to Subsection

(1);

(b)clerical assistance in completing the forms and filing the petition;

(c)information regarding means for service of process;

(d)a list of organizations with telephone numbers that may represent the petitioner; and

(e)information regarding the procedure for transporting a jailed or imprisoned respondent to hearings, including transportation order forms when necessary.

(3)No fee may be imposed by a court, constable, or law enforcement agency for:

(a)filing a petition under this chapter;

(b)obtaining copies necessary for service or delivery to law enforcement officials; or

(c)service of a petition, ex parte child protective order, or child protective order.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3 , 2008 General Session