Utah Code > Title 80 > Chapter 2 > Part 6 – Child Abuse and Neglect Reports
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 80 > Chapter 2 > Part 6 - Child Abuse and Neglect Reports
- Abuse: means :
(i) (A) nonaccidental harm of a child; (B) threatened harm of a child; (C) sexual exploitation; (D) sexual abuse; or (E) human trafficking of a child in violation of Section 76-5-308. See Utah Code 80-1-102 - Board: means the Board of Juvenile Court Judges. 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
- Child protection team: means a team consisting of:
(a) the child welfare caseworker assigned to the case; (b) if applicable, the child welfare caseworker who made the decision to remove the child; (c) a representative of the school or school district where the child attends school; (d) if applicable, the law enforcement officer who removed the child from the home; (e) a representative of the appropriate Children's Justice Center, if one is established within the county where the child resides; (f) if appropriate, and known to the division, a therapist or counselor who is familiar with the child's circumstances; (g) if appropriate, a representative of law enforcement selected by the chief of police or sheriff in the city or county where the child resides; and (h) any other individuals determined appropriate and necessary by the team coordinator and chair. See Utah Code 80-1-102 - committed: means , unless specified otherwise:
(a) with respect to a child, to transfer legal custody; and (b) with respect to a minor who is at least 18 years old, to transfer custody. See Utah Code 80-1-102 - Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- dependency: means a child who is without proper care through no fault of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian. See Utah Code 80-1-102
- Division: means the Division of Child and Family Services created in Section 80-2-201. See Utah Code 80-2-102
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Harm: means :
(a) physical or developmental injury or damage; (b) emotional damage that results in a serious impairment in the child's growth, development, behavior, or psychological functioning; (c) sexual abuse; or (d) sexual exploitation. See Utah Code 80-1-102 - Management Information System: means the Management Information System developed by the Division of Child and Family Services under Section 80-2-1001. See Utah Code 80-1-102
- Minor: means , except as provided in Sections 80-6-501, 80-6-901, and 80-7-102:
(a) a child; or (b) an individual: (ii) (A) who is at least 18 years old and younger than 25 years old; and (B) whose case is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in accordance with Subsection 78A-6-103(1)(b); or (iii) (A) who is at least 18 years old and younger than 21 years old; and (B) whose case is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in accordance with Subsection 78A-6-103(1)(c). See Utah Code 80-1-102 - Neglect: means action or inaction causing:
(i) abandonment of a child, except as provided in 5; (ii) lack of proper parental care of a child by reason of the fault or habits of the parent, guardian, or custodian; (iii) failure or refusal of a parent, guardian, or custodian to provide proper or necessary subsistence or medical care, or any other care necessary for the child's health, safety, morals, or well-being; (iv) a child to be at risk of being neglected or abused because another child in the same home is neglected or abused; (v) abandonment of a child through an unregulated child custody transfer under Section 78B-24-203; or (vi) educational neglect. See Utah Code 80-1-102 - Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Oath: includes "affirmation. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Prosecuting attorney: means :
(a) the attorney general and any assistant attorney general; (b) any district attorney or deputy district attorney; (c) any county attorney or assistant county attorney; and (d) any other attorney authorized to commence an action on behalf of the state. See Utah Code 80-1-102 - Protective custody: means the shelter of a child by the Division of Child and Family Services from the time the child is removed from the home until the earlier of:
(a) the day on which the shelter hearing is held under Section 80-3-301; or (b) the day on which the child is returned home. See Utah Code 80-1-102 - Protective services: means expedited services that are provided:
(a) in response to evidence of neglect, abuse, or dependency of a child; (b) to a cohabitant who is neglecting or abusing a child, in order to: (i) help the cohabitant develop recognition of the cohabitant's duty of care and of the causes of neglect or abuse; and (ii) strengthen the cohabitant's ability to provide safe and acceptable care; and (c) in cases where the child's welfare is endangered: (i) to bring the situation to the attention of the appropriate juvenile court and law enforcement agency; (ii) to cause a protective order to be issued for the protection of the child, when appropriate; and (iii) to protect the child from the circumstances that endanger the child's welfare including, when appropriate: (A) removal from the child's home; (B) placement in substitute care; and (C) petitioning the court for termination of parental rights. See Utah Code 80-1-102 - State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Subject of the report: includes the child who is the alleged victim of the report and the person responsible for the child's care. See Utah Code 80-2-102
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Substance abuse: means , except as provided in Section 80-2-603, the misuse or excessive use of alcohol or other drugs or substances. See Utah Code 80-1-102
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Therapist: means :
(a) an individual employed by a state division or agency for the purpose of conducting psychological treatment and counseling of a minor in the division's or agency's custody; or (b) any other individual licensed or approved by the state for the purpose of conducting psychological treatment and counseling. See Utah Code 80-1-102