80-4-201. Petition — Who may file — Dismissal.
| (1) |
Any interested party, including a foster parent, may file a petition for termination of parental rights. |
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Terms Used In Utah Code 80-4-201
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Division: means the Division of Child and Family Services created in Section 80-2-201. See Utah Code 80-4-102
- Petition for termination of parental rights: means a petition filed in accordance with this chapter to terminate the parental rights of a parent. See Utah Code 80-4-102
- Termination of parental rights: means the permanent elimination of all parental rights and duties, including residual parental rights and duties, by court order. See Utah Code 80-1-102
| (2) |
The attorney general shall file a petition for termination of parental rights under this chapter on behalf of the division. |
| (3) |
The juvenile court may dismiss a petition for termination of parental rights at any stage of the proceedings. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session
