Chapter VIII · Citable Offenses, Truancy Offenses and Status Offenses

Rule 31. Initiation of truancy proceedings

Amended 2026 (current)

This Rule was repealed on 11/1/2024.

(a) The referral of a child alleged to come within the jurisdiction of the court as habitually truant shall be accompanied by a statement setting forth all actions taken and efforts made, if required, by school personnel and officials in compliance with Utah Code section53G-6-206. A preliminary inquiry shall be conducted by an intake officer. At the preliminary inquiry a determination shall be made as to whether the school has made efforts under Utah Code section 53G-6-206.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, when a petition is filed following a preliminary inquiry, the petition shall allege what efforts have been made by the school under Utah Code section53G-6-206.