GroundRules
Utah Code § 81-14-204: Authority and responsibility of the Division of Child and Family Services.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 81 Utah Domestic Relations Code
- Chapter 81-14 Uniform Unregulated Child Custody Transfer Act
- Part 81-14-2 Prohibition of Unregulated Custody Transfer
(1) 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 minor child in violation of Subsection 81-14-203(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 minor child.
(2) If the Division of Child and Family Services conducts a home visit for a minor child adopted or placed through an intercountry adoption, the Division of Child and Family Services shall:
(a) prepare a report on the welfare and plan for permanent placement of the minor child; and
(b) provide a copy of the report to the United States Department of State.
(3) This chapter does not prevent the Division of Child and Family Services from taking appropriate action under law of this state.
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