Utah Code § 78B-6-850 § 78B-6-852
Automatic expungement of eviction.
Operative Text
Automatic expungement of eviction. (1) (a) Without the filing of a petition, a court shall order expungement of all records of an eviction if: (i) the entire case was dismissed; (ii) there is no appeal pending for the case; and (iii) at least three years have passed from the day on which the eviction was filed; or (b) the parties to the eviction stipulated to expungement and have filed a stipulation with the court. (2) The court shall issue an order of expungement when the court determines that an eviction qualifies for automatic expungement under Subsection (1). (3) This section applies to evictions filed on or after July 1, 2022.
Under Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-852, Utah courts are required to expunge eviction records automatically — without any petition from the parties — when specific conditions are met: the entire case was dismissed, no appeal is pending, and at least three years have passed since the eviction was filed. Alternatively, expungement occurs when both parties have agreed to it and filed a stipulation with the court. This provision applies only to eviction cases filed on or after July 1, 2022.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-852 establishes that courts, not landlords, drive the automatic expungement process for qualifying eviction records. Operators who reach a settlement or resolution with a former tenant may choose to enter into a stipulation for expungement, which is then filed with the court. Understanding this provision can be relevant when landlords are evaluating the long-term record implications of how an eviction case is resolved.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-852 provides that a dismissed eviction case filed on or after July 1, 2022 may be automatically expunged from court records after three years have passed, without requiring the tenant to file any petition. Tenants may also pursue expungement sooner if the landlord agrees and both parties file a stipulation with the court. Those who believe their eviction record qualifies — or who want to explore the stipulation route — may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Utah housing law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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