Title 63G, Title 63G: General Government

63G-7-203. Exemptions for certain actions. The requirements of Sections,,, anddo not apply to: (1) an action that involves takings law, as defined in Section; or 63L-3-102 (2) an action filed under. Title 67, Chapter 21, Utah Protection of Public Employees Act

63G-7-301. Waivers of immunity. (1) Immunity from suit of each governmental entity is waived as to any contractual obligation. Actions arising out of contractual rights or obligations are not subject to the requirements of Section,,, or. 63G-7-401 63G-7-402 63G-7-403 63G-7-601 Th…

63G-7-302. Assessment of compensation and damages in an action for taking or damaging private property. (1) Except as provided in Subsection, in an action brought under, for the recovery of compensation from the governmental entity when the governmental entity has taken or damage…

63G-7-401. When a claim arises -- Notice of claim requirements -- Governmental entity statement -- Limits on challenging notice of claim or summons and complaint. (1) As used in this section, "doing-business-as name" means the name of an entity that: is owned, operated, or contro…

63G-7-402. Time for filing notice of claim. A claim against a governmental entity, or against an employee for an act or omission occurring during the performance of the employee's duties, within the scope of employment, or under color of authority, is barred unless notice of clai…

63G-7-403. Notifying of the receipt of a notice of claim -- Action in district court -- Time for commencing action -- Commencing action after time limit. (1) Within 60 days after the filing of a notice of claim, the governmental entity, the entity's representative, or the entity'…

63G-7-501. Actions brought under this chapter. An action brought under this chapter may not be tried as a small claims action.

63G-7-502. Venue of actions. (1) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, a person shall bring an action described in this chapter in: Salt Lake County; or the county in which the claim arose. (2) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actio…

63G-7-601. Actions governed by Utah Rules of Civil Procedure -- Undertaking required. (1) An action brought under this chapter shall be governed by the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure to the extent that they are consistent with this chapter. (2) A plaintiff who files an action unde…

63G-7-602. Compromise and settlement of claims by political subdivision. A political subdivision, after conferring with its legal officer or other legal counsel if it does not have a legal officer, may compromise and settle any action as to the damages or other relief sought.

63G-7-603. Exemplary or punitive damages prohibited -- Governmental entity not subject to execution, attachment, or garnishment -- Exception. (1) A judgment may not be rendered against a governmental entity for exemplary or punitive damages. If a governmental entity would be requ…

63G-7-604. Limitation of judgments against governmental entity or employee -- Process for adjustment of limits. (1) Except as provided in Subsectionand subject to Subsection, if a judgment for damages for personal injury against a governmental entity, or an employee whom a govern…

63G-7-605. Adjustments to limitation of judgment amounts. (1) As used in this section: "Adjusted consumer price factor" means what the consumer price index would be without the medical care component and the medical services component. "Aggregate limit" means the limit on the agg…

63G-7-701. Payment of claim or judgment against state -- Presentment for payment. (1) Each claim that is approved by the state or any final judgment obtained against the state shall be presented for payment to: the state risk manager; or the office, agency, institution, or other …

63G-7-702. Payment of claim or judgment against political subdivision -- Procedure by governing body -- Payment options. (1) Each claim approved by a political subdivision or any final judgment obtained against a political subdivision shall be submitted to the governing body of t…

63G-7-703. Reserve funds for payment of claims or purchase of insurance created by political subdivisions. Any political subdivision may create and maintain a reserve fund or, may jointly with one or more other political subdivisions, make contributions to a joint reserve fund, f…

63G-7-704. Tax levy by political subdivisions for payment of claims, judgments, or insurance premiums. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a political subdivision may levy an annual property tax sufficient to pay: any claim, settlement, or judgment, includin…

63G-7-801. Insurance -- Self-insurance or purchase of liability insurance by governmental entity authorized -- Establishment of trust accounts for self-insurance. (1) Any governmental entity within the state may self-insure, purchase commercial insurance, or self-insure and purch…

63G-7-802. Insurance -- Liability insurance -- Government vehicles operated by employees outside scope of employment. (1) A governmental entity that owns vehicles driven by an employee of the governmental entity with the express or implied consent of the entity, but which, at the…

63G-7-803. Liability insurance -- Construction of policy not in compliance with act. (1) If any insurance policy, rider, or endorsement issued after June 30, 2004 that was purchased to insure against any risk that may arise as a result of the application of this chapter contains …

63G-7-804. Liability insurance -- Methods for purchase or renewal. (1) Except as provided in Subsection, a contract or policy of insurance may be purchased or renewed under this chapter only upon public bid to be let to the lowest and best bidder. (2) (2) The purchase or renewal …

63G-7-805. Liability insurance -- Insurance for employees authorized. (1) A governmental entity may insure any or all of its employees against liability, in whole or in part, for injury or damage resulting from an act or omission occurring during the performance of an employee's …

63G-7-901. Expenses of attorney general, general counsel for state judiciary, and general counsel for the Legislature in representing the state, the state's branches, members, or employees. (1) The Office of the Attorney General has primary responsibility to provide legal represe…

63G-7-902. Defending government employee -- Request -- Cooperation -- Payment of judgment. (1) Except as provided in Subsectionsand, a governmental entity shall defend any action brought against its employee arising from an act or omission occurring: (2) (3) during the performanc…

63G-7-903. Recovery of judgment paid and defense costs by government employee. (1) Subject to Subsection, if an employee pays a judgment entered against him, or any portion of it, that the governmental entity is required to pay under Section, the employee may recover from the gov…

63G-7-904. Indemnification of governmental entity by employee not required. If a governmental entity pays all or part of a judgment, compromise, or settlement based on a claim against the governmental entity or an employee, the employee is not required to indemnify the government…