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2019 Utah Code
Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 5 - Offenses Against the Person
Part 7 - Genital Mutilation
Section 704 - Civil cause of action.
Universal Citation:
UT Code § 76-5-704 (2019)
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Effective 5/14/2019
76-5-704. Civil cause of action.
Enacted by Chapter 398, 2019 General Session
76-5-704. Civil cause of action.
- (1) A victim of female genital mutilation may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction for female genital mutilation any time within 10 years of:
- (a) the procedure being performed; or
- (b) the victim's 18th birthday.
- (2) The court may award actual, compensatory, and punitive damages, and any other appropriate relief.
- (3) A prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded attorney fees and costs.
- (4) Treble damages may be awarded if the plaintiff proves the defendant's acts were willful and malicious.
- (5) If a health care provider is charged and prosecuted for a violation of Section 76-5-702, Section 78B-3-416 may not apply to an action against the health care provider under this section.
Enacted by Chapter 398, 2019 General Session
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