80-6-202. Warrants for minors.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, after a petition is filed under Section, or a criminal information under Section, a juvenile court may issue a warrant for a minor to be taken into temporary custody if: 80-6-305 80-6-503 there is probable cause to believe that: the minor has committed an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult; the minor has failed to appear after the minor or the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian has been legally served with a summons in accordance with Sectionand the Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure; 78A-6-351 there is a substantial likelihood the minor will not respond to a summons; a summons cannot be served and the minor's present whereabouts are unknown; serving a summons for the minor will be ineffectual; the minor seriously endangers others or the public and temporary custody appears to be necessary for the protection of others or the public; or the minor is a runaway or has escaped from the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian; or the minor is under the continuing jurisdiction of the juvenile court and there is probable cause to believe that the minor: has left the custody of the person or agency vested by a court with legal custody, or guardianship of the minor, without permission; or has violated a court order. A warrant issued under this Subsection (1) shall be: filed in accordance with Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 7; and executed in accordance with Title 77, Chapter 7, Arrest, by Whom, and How Made.
(2) A juvenile court may not issue a warrant for a minor to be taken into temporary custody for: a status offense; an infraction; or being a habitual truant.
(3) For a minor not eligible for a warrant under Subsection (2), a juvenile court may issue a warrant that directs a minor to be returned home, to the juvenile court, or to a shelter or other nonsecure facility. A warrant under Subsection (3)(a) may not direct a minor to secure care or secure detention.
(4) Subsection (2) does not apply to a minor who is under Chapter 6, Part 11, Interstate Compact for Juveniles.