Utah Code 80-2a-101. Definitions

80-2a-101. Definitions.

(1)	“Custody” means the same as that term is defined in Section 80-2-102.

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Adult: means an individual who is 18 years old or older. See Utah Code 80-1-102
Child: means , except as provided in Section 80-2-905, an individual who is under 18 years old. See Utah Code 80-1-102
Indian child: means the same as that term is defined in 25 U. See Utah Code 80-1-102
Natural parent: includes the minor's noncustodial parent. See Utah Code 80-1-102

(2)	“Division” means the Division of Child and Family Services created in Section 80-2-201.

(3)

“Friend” means an adult who:

(a)	has an established relationship with the child or a family member of the child; and

(b)	is not the natural parent of the child.

(4)	“Nonrelative” means an individual who is not a noncustodial parent or relative.

(5)

“Relative” means an adult who:

(a)	is the child’s grandparent, great grandparent, aunt, great aunt, uncle, great uncle, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepparent, first cousin, stepsibling, or sibling;

(b)	is the first cousin of the child’s parent;

(c)	is a permanent guardian or natural parent of the child’s sibling; or

(d)	in the case of a child who is an Indian child, is an extended family member as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1903.

(6)	“Sibling” means the same as that term is defined in Section 80-2-102.

(7)	“Temporary custody” means the same as that term is defined in Section 80-2-102.

Amended by Chapter 334, 2022 General Session, (Coordination Clause)
Enacted by Chapter 334, 2022 General Session