Utah Code § 76-5-704
Civil cause of action
Utah · Utah Code Title 76 — Criminal Offenses · Status: effective
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- Utah Code § 76-5-704, Civil cause of action, Utah, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2353306
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(1) An individual upon whom female genital mutilation was performed 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.