§ 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: (a) Salt Lake County; or (b) the county in which the claim arose. (2) (a) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, a person shall bring an action against a county in: (i) the county in which the claim arose; or (ii) the defendant county. (b) (i) A district court judge of the defendant county may transfer venue to any county contiguous to the defendant county. (ii) A motion to transfer may be filed ex parte. (3) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, a person shall bring an action against any other political subdivision, including a city or a town, in the county in which: (a) the political subdivision is located; or (b) the claim arose.