78B-24-204. Authority and responsibility of the Division of Child and Family Services.
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If the Division of Child and Family Services has a reasonable basis to believe that a person has transferred or will transfer custody of a child in violation of Subsection 78B-24-203(1), the Division of Child and Family Services may conduct a home visit as provided by other law of this state and take appropriate action to protect the welfare of the child. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-24-204
- Child: means an unemancipated individual under 18 years old. See Utah Code 78B-24-101
- Custody: means the exercise of physical care and supervision of a child. See Utah Code 78B-24-101
- Intercountry adoption: includes an adoption finalized in the child's country of residence or in a state. See Utah Code 78B-24-101
- Person: means an individual, estate, business or nonprofit entity, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or other legal entity. See Utah Code 78B-24-101
- State: includes a federally recognized Indian tribe. See Utah Code 78B-24-101
- United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
| (2) |
If the Division of Child and Family Services conducts a home visit for a child adopted or placed through an intercountry adoption, the Division of Child and Family Services shall:
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prepare a report on the welfare and plan for permanent placement of the child; and |
| (b) |
provide a copy of the report to the United States Department of State. |
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| (3) |
This chapter does not prevent the Division of Child and Family Services from taking appropriate action under law of this state. |
Enacted by Chapter 326, 2022 General Session
