Utah Code 78B-24-204. Authority and responsibility of the Division of Child and Family Services
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(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 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:
(2)(a) prepare a report on the welfare and plan for permanent placement of the child; and
(2)(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.