24-1-3.5 - Jurisdiction and venue. - Utah Statutes

24-1-3.5. Jurisdiction and venue.
(1) A state district court has jurisdiction over any action filed in accordance with thischapter regarding:
(a) all interests in property if the property for which forfeiture is sought is within thisstate at the time the action is filed; and
(b) the interests of owners or interest holders in the property, if the owner or interestholder is subject to the personal jurisdiction of the district court.
(2) (a) In addition to the venue provided for under Title 78B, Chapter 3, Part 3, Place ofTrial-Venue, or any other provisions of law, a proceeding for forfeiture under this chapter may bemaintained in the judicial district in which:
(i) any part of the property is found; or
(ii) a civil or criminal action could be maintained against an owner or interest holder forthe conduct alleged to give cause for the forfeiture.
(b) A claimant may obtain a change of venue under Section 78B-3-309.

Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session