House of Representatives
State of Utah
Madam Speaker:
The Judiciary Committee reports a favorable recommendation on H.B. 201, VISITATION
AMENDMENTS, by Representative L. Christensen, with the following amendments:
Kay L. McIff
Voting: 7-2-0
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(1) When
strictly
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necessary to protect a child and no less restrictive means
is
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reasonably available, a court may order supervised parent-time if the court determines
from
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sufficient available evidence that the child would be subject to physical, psychological, or
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emotional danger
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parent.
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direction for parent-time when neither supervisor is available.
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(4) The court shall
diligently strive to
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give preference to a relative of the
noncustodial
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parent who is known to the child, or an individual recommended by the noncustodial
parent,
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when making the selection in Subsection (3).
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and well-being of the child and the parent who [is the victim of] experience domestic or
family
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violence.
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(b) Absent a showing by
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a preponderance of
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clear and
convincing
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evidence of real
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harm or substantiated potential harm to the child:
Respectfully,
Committee Chair
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Bill Number
*HB0201*
HB0201