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Representative Wayne A. Harper proposes the following substitute bill:


             1     
REVISIONS TO CHILD WELFARE

             2     
2004 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

             4     
Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper

             5     
             6      LONG TITLE
             7      General Description:
             8          This bill amends child abuse and neglect provisions in the Child and Family Services,
             9      Judicial, and Criminal codes.
             10      Highlighted Provisions:
             11          This bill:
             12          .    replaces the use of the term "severe" with "serious" in references to child abuse and
             13      neglect;
             14          .    modifies definitions related to child abuse and neglect in the human services code;
             15          .    amends the evidentiary standards for supporting and substantiating an allegation of
             16      child abuse or neglect to clear and convincing;
             17          .    requires child welfare workers to be trained in their legal duties to protect the rights
             18      of children and families;
             19          .    amends the evidentiary standard for an adjudicative proceeding by the Division of
             20      Child and Family Services in which a supported finding of child abuse, neglect, or
             21      dependency is challenged to clear and convincing;
             22          .    repeals the pilot program for differentiated responses to child abuse and neglect
             23      reports;
             24          .    amends the state's recognition of parental rights;
             25          .    specifies that a child's health and safety shall be the primary concern rather than the


             26      paramount concern;
             27          .    limits the right of the state to intervene in cases of potential medical or mental
             28      health neglect;
             29          .    creates a rebuttable presumption for reasonable discipline by a parent;
             30          .    expands the notice that must be given parents when a child is taken into custody due
             31      to abuse or neglect;
             32          .    requires the Division of Child and Family Services to attempt to develop treatment
             33      plans with which parents agree and allows a parent to submit an alternate plan to the
             34      court;
             35          .    limits the reasons for which parent-time may be denied the parent of a child in the
             36      custody of the state;
             37          .    limits items that may be included in a treatment plan;
             38          .    requires that a treatment plan be designed to minimize disruption to the normal
             39      activities of a child's family;
             40          .    amends the evidentiary standards for mandatory reporting and investigation of child
             41      abuse and neglect;
             42          .    specifies conditions under which reporting is not required for a case of potential
             43      medical neglect;
             44          .    amends the standard under which the Division of Child and Family Services is
             45      required to investigate a report of child abuse, neglect, or dependency;
             46          .    makes a technical correction by replacing the terms "substantiated" and
             47      "unsubstantiated" with "supported" and "unsupported";
             48          .    modifies definitions related to child abuse and neglect in the criminal code;
             48a      H .    MODIFIES DEFINITIONS RELATED TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN THE JUVENILE
             48b      COURT ACT OF 1996; h
             49          .    amends the conditions under which a court may issue a warrant to take a child into
             50      protective custody;
             51          .    expands access to and participation in juvenile court proceedings and allows the
             52      court to exclude persons in specified circumstances;
             53          .    limits the dispositions a juvenile court may make in a case involving potential
             54      medical or mental health neglect;
             55          .    amends the evidentiary standard for court-ordered custody to clear and convincing;
             56          .    amends the conditions under which a court may order that a minor be taken into


             57      protective custody;
             58          .    amends the conditions and evidentiary standard for continued custody by the
             59      Division of Child and Family Services beyond protective custody to clear and
             60      convincing;
             61          .    amends shelter hearing provisions;
             62          .    requires a juvenile court to grant a continuance of a shelter hearing at the request of
             63      a parent;
             64          .    amends the factors used by a court to determine whether to order reunification
             65      services;
             66          .    amends the evidentiary standard for termination of parental rights to beyond a
             67      reasonable doubt;
             68          .    amends the grounds for termination of parental rights;
             69          .    repeals the definitions section within the termination of Parental Rights Act;
             70          .    makes conforming changes; and
             71          .    makes other technical corrections.
             72      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             73          None
             74      Other Special Clauses:
             75          This bill takes effect on July 1, H [ 2004 ] 2005 h .
             76      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             77      AMENDS:
             78          26-21-9.5, as last amended by Chapter 283, Laws of Utah 2002
             79          62A-2-121, as last amended by Chapters 283 and 300, Laws of Utah 2002
             80          62A-4a-101, as last amended by Chapters 281 and 283, Laws of Utah 2002
             81          62A-4a-107, as last amended by Chapter 94, Laws of Utah 2003
             82          62A-4a-116.1, as last amended by Chapter 210, Laws of Utah 2003
             83          62A-4a-116.2, as last amended by Chapter 210, Laws of Utah 2003
             84          62A-4a-116.5, as last amended by Chapter 210, Laws of Utah 2003
             85          62A-4a-116.6, as last amended by Chapter 210, Laws of Utah 2003
             86          62A-4a-117, as last amended by Chapter 94, Laws of Utah 2003
             87          62A-4a-201, as last amended by Chapter 274, Laws of Utah 2000


             88          62A-4a-202, as last amended by Chapter 94, Laws of Utah 2003
             89          62A-4a-202.1 (Effective 07/01/04), as last amended by Chapter 171, Laws of Utah
             90      2003
             91          62A-4a-202.2, as last amended by Chapter 10, Laws of Utah 2001, First Special
             92      Session
             93          62A-4a-203, as last amended by Chapter 274, Laws of Utah 1998
             94          62A-4a-205, as last amended by Chapter 306, Laws of Utah 2002
             95          62A-4a-302, as renumbered and amended by Chapter 260, Laws of Utah 1994
             96          62A-4a-402, as last amended by Chapter 274, Laws of Utah 1998
             97          62A-4a-403, as last amended by Chapter 21, Laws of Utah 1999
             98          62A-4a-409, as last amended by Chapter 265, Laws of Utah 2002
             99          63-55-262, as last amended by Chapter 134, Laws of Utah 2001
             100          76-5-109, as last amended by Chapter 125, Laws of Utah 2000
             101          76-5-110, as last amended by Chapter 303, Laws of Utah 1997
             102          78-3a-103 (Effective 07/01/04), as last amended by Chapter 171, Laws of Utah 2003
             103          78-3a-106, as last amended by Chapter 267, Laws of Utah 2003
             104          78-3a-110, as enacted by Chapter 365, Laws of Utah 1997
             105          78-3a-115, as last amended by Chapter 332, Laws of Utah 2003
             106          78-3a-118 (Effective 07/01/04), as last amended by Chapter 171, Laws of Utah 2003
             107          78-3a-301 (Effective 07/01/04), as last amended by Chapter 171, Laws of Utah 2003
             108          78-3a-306, as last amended by Chapters 131 and 267, Laws of Utah 2003
             109          78-3a-311, as last amended by Chapter 246, Laws of Utah 2002
             110          78-3a-320, as last amended by Chapter 210, Laws of Utah 2003
             111          78-3a-402, as renumbered and amended by Chapter 260, Laws of Utah 1994
             112          78-3a-406, as last amended by Chapter 332, Laws of Utah 2003
             113          78-3a-407, as last amended by Chapter 246, Laws of Utah 2002
             114          78-3a-408, as last amended by Chapter 274, Laws of Utah 1998
             115          78-3a-414, as last amended by Chapter 101, Laws of Utah 2001
             116      REPEALS:
             117          62A-4a-202.7, as last amended by Chapter 94, Laws of Utah 2003
             118          78-3a-403, as last amended by Chapter 318, Laws of Utah 1996


             119     
             120      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             121          Section 1. Section 26-21-9.5 is amended to read:
             122           26-21-9.5. Criminal background check and Licensing Information System check.
             123          (1) In addition to the licensing requirements of Sections 26-21-8 and 26-21-9 , a
             124      covered health care facility, as defined in Subsection (10), at the time of initial application for a
             125      license and license renewal shall:
             126          (a) submit the name and other identifying information of each person associated with
             127      the facility who:
             128          (i) provides direct care to a patient; and
             129          (ii) has been the subject of a criminal background check within the preceding
             130      three-year period by a public or private entity recognized by the department; and
             131          (b) submit the name and other identifying information, which may include fingerprints,
             132      of each person associated with the facility who:
             133          (i) provides direct care to a patient; and
             134          (ii) has not been the subject of a criminal background check in accordance with
             135      Subsection (1)(a)(ii).
             136          (2) (a) The department shall forward the information received under Subsection (1)(b)
             137      to the Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Division of the Department of Public
             138      Safety for processing to determine whether an individual has been convicted of any crime.
             139          (b) If an individual has not had residency in Utah for the last five years, the individual
             140      shall submit fingerprints for an FBI national criminal history record check. The fingerprints
             141      shall be submitted to the FBI through the Criminal Investigations and Technical Services
             142      Division. The individual or licensee is responsible for the cost of the fingerprinting and
             143      national criminal history check.
             144          (3) The department may determine whether:
             145          (a) an individual whose name and other identifying information has been submitted
             146      pursuant to Subsection (1) and who provides direct care to children is listed in the Licensing
             147      Information System described in Section 62A-4a-116.2 or has a substantiated finding by a
             148      court of [severe] serious child abuse or neglect under Section 78-3a-320 , if identification as a
             149      possible perpetrator of child abuse or neglect is relevant to the employment activities of that


             150      individual; or
             151          (b) an individual whose name and other identifying information has been submitted
             152      pursuant to Subsection (1) and who provides direct care to disabled or elder adults has a
             153      substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled or elder adult by accessing
             154      in accordance with Subsection (4) the database created in Section 62A-3-311.1 if identification
             155      as a possible perpetrator of disabled or elder adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation is relevant to
             156      the employment activities of that person.
             157          (4) (a) The department shall:
             158          (i) designate two persons within the department to access the Licensing Information
             159      System described in Section 62A-4a-116.2 and court records under Subsection 78-3a-320 (4)
             160      and two persons to access the database described in Subsection (3)(b); and
             161          (ii) adopt measures to:
             162          (A) protect the security of the Licensing Information System, the court records, and the
             163      database; and
             164          (B) strictly limit access to the Licensing Information System, the court records, and the
             165      database to those designated under Subsection (4)(a)(i).
             166          (b) Those designated under Subsection (4)(a)(i) shall receive training from the
             167      Department of Human Services with respect to:
             168          (i) accessing the Licensing Information System, the court records, and the database;
             169          (ii) maintaining strict security; and
             170          (iii) the criminal provisions in Section 62A-4a-412 for the improper release of
             171      information.
             172          (c) Those designated under Subsection (4)(a)(i):
             173          (i) are the only ones in the department with the authority to access the Licensing
             174      Information System, the court records, and database; and
             175          (ii) may only access the Licensing Information System, the court records, and the
             176      database for the purpose of licensing and in accordance with the provisions of Subsection (3).
             177          (5) Within ten days of initially hiring an individual, a covered health care facility shall
             178      submit the individual's information to the department in accordance with Subsection (1).
             179          (6) The department shall adopt rules under Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative
             180      Rulemaking Act, consistent with this chapter, defining the circumstances under which a person


             181      who has been convicted of a criminal offense, or a person described in Subsection (3), may
             182      provide direct care to a patient in a covered health care facility, taking into account the nature
             183      of the criminal conviction or substantiated finding and its relation to patient care.
             184          (7) The department may, in accordance with Section 26-1-6 , assess reasonable fees for
             185      a criminal background check processed pursuant to this section.
             186          (8) The department may inform the covered health care facility of information
             187      discovered under Subsection (3) with respect to an individual associated with the facility.
             188          (9) A covered health care facility is not civilly liable for submitting information to the
             189      department as required by Subsection (1).
             190          (10) For purposes of this section, "covered health care facility" only includes:
             191          (a) home health care agencies;
             192          (b) hospices;
             193          (c) nursing care facilities;
             194          (d) assisted-living facilities;
             195          (e) small health care facilities; and
             196          (f) end stage renal disease facilities.
             197          Section 2. Section 62A-2-121 is amended to read:
             198           62A-2-121. Access to abuse and neglect information for licensing purposes.
             199          (1) With respect to human services licensees, the department may access only the
             200      Licensing Information System of the Division of Child and Family Services created by Section
             201      62A-4a-116.2 and juvenile court records under Subsection 78-3a-320 (4), for the purpose of:
             202          (a) determining whether a person associated with a licensee, with direct access to
             203      children, is listed in the Licensing Information System or has a substantiated finding by a
             204      juvenile court of a [severe] serious type of child abuse or neglect under Subsections
             205      78-3a-320 (1) and (2); and
             206          (b) informing a licensee that a person associated with the licensee is listed in the
             207      Licensing Information System or has a substantiated finding by a juvenile court of a [severe]
             208      serious type of child abuse or neglect under Subsections 78-3a-320 (1) and (2).
             209          (2) After receiving identifying information for a person under Subsection
             210      62A-2-120 (1), the department shall process the information for the purposes described in
             211      Subsection (1).


             212          (3) The department shall adopt rules under Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative
             213      Rulemaking Act, consistent with this chapter, defining the circumstances under which a person
             214      who has direct access to children and who is listed in the Licensing Information System or has
             215      a substantiated finding by a court of a [severe] serious type of child abuse or neglect under
             216      Subsections 78-3a-320 (1) and (2) may provide services to children.
             217          Section 3. Section 62A-4a-101 is amended to read:
             218           62A-4a-101. Definitions.
             219          As used in this chapter:
             220          (1) (a) "Abuse" means:
             221          [(a) actual or threatened nonaccidental physical or mental harm;]
             222          [(b) negligent treatment;]
             223          (i) physical abuse;
             224          (ii) serious physical abuse;
             225          (iii) mental cruelty;
             226          [(c)] (iv) sexual exploitation; H [ or ] h
             227          [(d) any] (v) sexual abuse H [ . ] ; OR
             227a          (vi) AN INJURY, ACCIDENT, OR OTHER INCIDENT THAT WAS CAUSED INTENTIONALLY,
             227b      KNOWINGLY, RECKLESSLY, OR WITH CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE AS DEFINED IN
             227c      SECTION 76-2-103. h
             228          (b) "Abuse" does not include:
             229          (i) unintentional incidents, including unintentional accidents and unintentional injuries H [ ,
             230      unless the injury, accident, or other incident was caused intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or
             231      with criminal negligence, as defined in Section 76-2-103
] h
; or
             232          (ii) reasonable parental discipline or management of a child with which a child may
             233      disagree, including prohibiting the use of an automobile or other possession and the
             234      withholding of other privileges.
             235          (2) "Adoption services" means:
             236          (a) placing children for adoption[,];
             237          (b) subsidizing adoptions under Section 62A-4a-105 [,];
             238          (c) supervising adoption placements until the adoption is finalized by the court[,];
             239          (d) conducting adoption studies[,];
             240          (e) preparing adoption reports upon request of the court[,]; and
             241          (f) providing postadoptive placement services, upon request of a family, for the
             242      purpose of stabilizing a possible disruptive placement.


             243          (3) "Board" means the Board of Child and Family Services established in accordance
             244      with Sections 62A-1-105 , 62A-1-107 , and 62A-4a-102 .
             245          (4) "Child" has the same meaning as "minor," as defined in this section.
             246          [(6)] (5) "Chronic physical abuse" means repeated or patterned:
             247          (a) physical abuse[.]; or
             248          (b) serious physical abuse.
             249          [(7)] (6) "Chronic neglect" means [a repeated or] patterned [failure or refusal by a
             250      parent, guardian, or custodian to provide necessary care for a minor's safety, morals, or
             251      well-being] neglect.
             252          [(8) "Chronic emotional abuse" means repeated or patterned emotional abuse.]
             253          [(5)] (7) "Consumer" means a person who receives services offered by the division in
             254      accordance with this chapter.
             255          [(9)] (8) "Custody," with regard to the division, means the custody of a child in the
             256      division as of the date of disposition.
             257          [(10)] (9) "Day-care services" means care of a child for a portion of the day which is:
             258          (a) less than 24 hours[,]; and
             259          (b) (i) in [his] the child's own home by a responsible person[,]; or
             260          (ii) outside of [his] the child's home in a day-care center, family group home, or family
             261      child care home.
             262          [(11)] (10) "Dependent child" or "dependency" means a child, or the condition of a
             263      child, who is homeless or without [proper] adequate care through no fault of the child's parent,
             264      guardian, or custodian.
             265          [(12)] (11) "Director" means the director of the Division of Child and Family Services.
             266          [(13)] (12) "Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services.
             267          [(14)] (13) (a) "Domestic violence services" means temporary shelter, treatment, and
             268      related services to:
             269          (i) (A) persons who are victims of abuse; and
             270          (B) their dependent children; and
             271          (ii) treatment services for domestic violence perpetrators.
             272          (b) As used in this Subsection [(14)] (13):
             273          (i) "abuse" means the same as that term is defined in Section 30-6-1 [,]; and


             274          (ii) "domestic violence perpetrator" means a person who is alleged to have committed,
             275      has been convicted of, or has pled guilty to an act of domestic violence as defined in
             276      Subsection 77-36-1 (2).
             277          [(15)] (14) "Homemaking service" means the care of individuals in their domiciles, and
             278      help given to individual caretaker relatives to achieve improved household and family
             279      management through the services of a trained homemaker.
             280          (15) "Mental cruelty" has the same meaning as defined in Section 76-5-109 .
             281          (16) (a) "Minor" means a person under 18 years of age.
             282          (b) "Minor" may also include a person under 21 years of age for whom the division has
             283      been specifically ordered by the juvenile court to provide services.
             284          (17) "Natural parent" means a minor's biological or adoptive parent, and includes a
             285      minor's noncustodial parent.
             286          (18) (a) "Neglect" means[:] repeated or substantial failure by a parent or guardian to
             287      provide adequate food, shelter, clothing, training, or physical safety to a child within the
             288      custody or care of the parent or guardian.
             289          [(i)] (b) "Neglect" includes:
             290          (i) abandonment of a child, except as provided in Title 62A, Chapter 4a, Part 8, Safe
             291      Relinquishment of a Newborn Child;
             292          (ii) lack of adequate care by a parent or guardian; H AND h
             293          [(ii) subjecting a child to mistreatment or abuse;]
             294           H [ [ ] (iii) lack of proper parental care by reason of the fault or habits of the parent,
             295      guardian, or custodian; [ ] ] h
             296          [(iv) failure or refusal of a parent, guardian, or custodian to provide proper or necessary
             297      subsistence, education, or medical care, including surgery or psychiatric services when
             298      required, or any other care necessary for his health, safety, morals, or well-being; or]
             299           H [ [(v) a child at] (iii) substantial risk of [being neglected] neglect or [abused] abuse
             300      because another child in the same home is neglected or abused[.]; and
] h

             301          [(b) The aspect of neglect relating to education, described in Subsection (18)(a)(iv),
             302      means that, after receiving notice that a child has been frequently absent from school without
             303      good cause, or that the child has failed to cooperate with school authorities in a reasonable
             304      manner,]


             305          (iv) failure by a parent or guardian [fails] to make a good faith effort to ensure that
             306      [the] a child receives an appropriate education[.] after having received notice that the child has
             307      been frequently absent from school without good cause.
             308          [(c) A] (c) "Neglect" does not include:
             309          (i) a parent or guardian legitimately practicing religious beliefs and who, for that
             310      reason, does not provide specified medical or mental health treatment for a child[, is not guilty
             311      of neglect.]; or
             312          (ii) unintentional incidents, or reasonable parental discipline or management, described
             313      in Subsection (1)(b).
             314          (19) "Physical abuse" has the same meaning as "physical injury," as defined in Section
             315      76-5-109 .
             316          [(19)] (20) "Protective custody," with regard to the division, means the shelter of a
             317      child by the division from the time the child is removed from the child's home until the shelter
             318      hearing[,] or the child's return home, whichever occurs earlier.
             319          [(20)] (21) "Protective services" means expedited services that are provided:
             320          (a) in response to evidence of neglect, abuse, or dependency of a minor;
             321          (b) in an effort to substantiate evidence of neglect, abuse, or dependency;
             322          (c) to a cohabitant who is neglecting or abusing a child, in order to help the cohabitant
             323      develop recognition of the cohabitant's duty of care and of the causes of neglect or abuse, and
             324      to strengthen the cohabitant's ability to provide [safe and acceptable] adequate care; and
             325          (d) in cases where the child's welfare is endangered:
             326          (i) to bring the situation to the attention of the appropriate juvenile court and law
             327      enforcement agency;
             328          (ii) to cause a protective order to be issued for the protection of the minor, when
             329      appropriate; and
             330          (iii) to protect the child from the circumstances that endanger the child's welfare
             331      including, when appropriate, removal from the child's home, placement in substitute care, and
             332      petitioning the court for termination of parental rights.
             333          [(21)] (22) "Services to unwed parents" means social, educational, and medical
             334      services arranged for or provided to unwed parents to help them plan for themselves and the
             335      unborn child.


             336          [(22) "Severe neglect" means neglect that causes or threatens to cause serious harm to a
             337      minor.]
             338          [(23) "Shelter care" means the temporary care of minors in nonsecure facilities.]
             339          [(24) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the
             340      Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern
             341      Mariana Islands, or a territory or possession administered by the United States.]
             342          [(25) "Severe emotional abuse" means emotional abuse that causes or threatens to
             343      cause serious harm to a minor.]
             344          [(26) "Severe physical abuse" means physical abuse that causes or threatens to cause
             345      serious harm to a minor.]
             346          (23) "Serious neglect" means neglect that causes serious harm to a minor.
             347          (24) "Serious physical abuse" has the same meaning as "serious physical injury," as
             348      defined in Section 76-5-109 .
             349          (25) "Sexual abuse" does not include legitimate physical care or contact with a child
             350      that is needed to address the hygiene, safety, training, rehabilitation, or medical needs of the
             351      child.
             352          (26) "Shelter care" means the temporary care of minors in nonsecure facilities.
             353          (27) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the
             354      Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern
             355      Mariana Islands, or a territory or possession administered by the United States.
             356          [(27)] (28) "State plan" means the written description of the programs for children,
             357      youth, and family services administered by the division in accordance with federal law.
             358          [(28)] (29) "Status offense" means a violation of the law that would not be a violation
             359      but for the age of the offender.
             360          [(29)] (30) "Substantiated" or "substantiation" means a judicial finding based on [a
             361      preponderance of the] clear and convincing evidence that abuse or neglect occurred. Each
             362      allegation made or identified in a given case shall be considered separately in determining
             363      whether there should be a finding of substantiated.
             364          [(30)] (31) "Substitute care" means:
             365          (a) the placement of a minor in a family home, group care facility, or other placement
             366      outside the minor's own home, either at the request of a parent or other responsible relative or


             367      guardian, or upon court order, when it is determined that continuation of care in the child's own
             368      home would be contrary to the child's welfare;
             369          (b) services provided for a child awaiting placement; and
             370          (c) the licensing and supervision of a substitute care facility.
             371          [(31)] (32) "Supported" means a finding by the division [based on the] that there is
             372      clear and convincing evidence available at the completion of an investigation [that there is a
             373      reasonable basis to conclude] that abuse, neglect, or dependency occurred. Each allegation
             374      made or identified during the course of the investigation shall be considered separately in
             375      determining whether there should be a finding of supported.
             376          [(32)] (33) "Temporary custody," with regard to the division, means the custody of a
             377      child in the division from the date of the shelter hearing until disposition.
             378          [(33)] (34) "Transportation services" means travel assistance given to an individual
             379      with escort service, if necessary, to and from community facilities and resources as part of a
             380      service plan.
             381          [(34)] (35) "Unsubstantiated" means a judicial finding that there is [insufficient] not
             382      clear and convincing evidence [to conclude] that abuse or neglect occurred.
             383          [(35)] (36) "Unsupported" means a finding at the completion of an investigation that
             384      there is [insufficient] not clear and convincing evidence [to conclude] that abuse, neglect, or
             385      dependency occurred. However, a finding of unsupported means also that the division worker
             386      did not conclude that the allegation was without merit.
             387          [(36)] (37) "Without merit" means a finding at the completion of an investigation by
             388      the division, or a judicial finding, that the alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency did not occur,
             389      or that the alleged perpetrator was not responsible for the abuse, neglect, or dependency.
             390          Section 4. Section 62A-4a-107 is amended to read:
             391           62A-4a-107. Mandatory education and training of caseworkers -- Development of
             392      curriculum.
             393          (1) There is created within the division a full-time position of Child Welfare Training
             394      Coordinator, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the director. The employee
             395      in that position shall not be responsible for direct casework services or the supervision of those
             396      services, but shall:
             397          (a) develop child welfare curriculum that is current and effective, consistent with the


             398      division's mission and purpose for child welfare;
             399          (b) recruit, select, and supervise child welfare trainers;
             400          (c) develop a statewide training program, including a budget and identification of
             401      sources of funding to support that training;
             402          (d) evaluate the efficacy of training in improving job performance;
             403          (e) assist child protective services and foster care workers in developing and fulfilling
             404      their individual training plans;
             405          (f) monitor staff compliance with division training requirements and individual training
             406      plans; and
             407          (g) expand the collaboration between the division and schools of social work within
             408      institutions of higher education in developing child welfare services curriculum, and in
             409      providing and evaluating training.
             410          (2) (a) The director shall, with the assistance of the child welfare training coordinator,
             411      establish a core curriculum for child welfare services that is substantially equivalent to the
             412      Child Welfare League of America's Core Training for Child Welfare Caseworkers Curriculum.
             413          (b) Any child welfare worker who is employed by the division for the first time after
             414      July 1, 1999, shall, before assuming significant independent casework responsibilities,
             415      successfully complete:
             416          (i) the core curriculum; and
             417          (ii) except as provided in Subsection (2)(c), on-the-job training that consists of
             418      observing and accompanying at least two capable and experienced child welfare workers as
             419      they perform work-related functions:
             420          (A) for three months if the worker has less than six months of on-the-job experience as
             421      a child welfare worker; or
             422          (B) for two months if the worker has six months or more but less than 24 months of
             423      on-the-job experience as a child welfare worker.
             424          (c) A child welfare worker with at least 24 months of on-the-job experience is not
             425      required to receive on-the-job training under Subsection (2)(b)(ii).
             426          (3) All child welfare workers shall be trained in their legal duties to protect the
             427      constitutional and statutory rights of children and families from the initial time of contact
             428      during investigation through treatment. The training curriculum shall include instruction in the


             429      Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and parents' rights.
             430          Section 5. Section 62A-4a-116.1 is amended to read:
             431           62A-4a-116.1. Supported finding of severe types of abuse or neglect -- Notation in
             432      Licensing Information System -- Juvenile court petition or notice to alleged perpetrator --
             433      Rights of alleged perpetrator -- Juvenile court finding.
             434          (1) If the division makes a supported finding of one or more of the [severe] serious
             435      types of child abuse or neglect described in Subsection (2), the division shall:
             436          (a) serve notice of the finding on the alleged perpetrator and enter into the Licensing
             437      Information System created in Section 62A-4a-116.2 the name and other identifying
             438      information of the perpetrator with the supported finding, without identifying the person as a
             439      perpetrator or alleged perpetrator, and a notation to the effect that an investigation regarding
             440      the person is pending; and
             441          (b) if the division considers it advisable, file a petition for substantiation within one
             442      year of the supported finding.
             443          (2) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3), the [severe] serious types of child
             444      abuse or neglect referred to in Subsection (1) are as follows:
             445          (a) if committed by a person 18 years of age or older:
             446          (i) [severe] serious or chronic physical abuse;
             447          (ii) sexual abuse;
             448          (iii) sexual exploitation;
             449          (iv) abandonment;
             450          (v) medical neglect resulting in death, disability, or serious illness;
             451          (vi) chronic or [severe] serious neglect; or
             452          (vii) [chronic or severe emotional abuse] mental cruelty; or
             453          (b) if committed by a person under the age of 18:
             454          (i) serious physical [injury, as defined in Subsection 76-5-109 (1)(d),] abuse to another
             455      child which indicates a significant risk to other children; or
             456          (ii) sexual behavior with or upon another child which indicates a significant risk to
             457      other children.
             458          (3) [Severe] The serious types of child abuse or neglect referred to in Subsection [(2)
             459      does] (1) do not include:


             460          (a) the use of reasonable and necessary physical restraint or force by an educator in
             461      accordance with Subsection 53A-11-802 (2) or Section 76-2-401 ; or
             462          (b) a person's conduct that:
             463          (i) is justified under Section 76-2-401 ; or
             464          (ii) constitutes the use of reasonable and necessary physical restraint or force in
             465      self-defense or otherwise appropriate to the circumstances to obtain possession of a weapon or
             466      other dangerous object in the possession or under the control of a child or to protect the child or
             467      another person from physical injury.
             468          (4) (a) For purposes of Subsection (2)(b), "significant risk" shall be determined in
             469      accordance with risk assessment tools and rules established by the division that focus on age,
             470      social factors, emotional factors, sexual factors, intellectual factors, family risk factors, and
             471      other related considerations.
             472          (b) The division shall train its child protection workers to apply the risk assessment
             473      tools and rules established under Subsection (4)(a).
             474          (5) The notice referred to in Subsection (1) (a) shall state that:
             475          (a) the division has conducted an investigation regarding alleged child abuse or
             476      neglect;
             477          (b) the division has made a supported finding of one of the [severe] serious types of
             478      child abuse or neglect described in Subsection (2);
             479          (c) facts gathered by the division support the supported finding;
             480          (d) as a result of the supported finding, the alleged perpetrator's name and other
             481      identifying information have been listed in the Licensing Information System in accordance
             482      with Subsection (1)(a);
             483          (e) the alleged perpetrator may be disqualified from adopting a child or being licensed
             484      by:
             485          (i) the department;
             486          (ii) a human services licensee;
             487          (iii) a child care provider or program; and
             488          (iv) a covered health care facility;
             489          (f) the alleged perpetrator has the rights described in Subsection (6); and
             490          (g) failure to take either action described in Subsection (6)(a) within one year after


             491      service of the notice will result in the action described in Subsection (6)(b).
             492          (6) (a) Upon receipt of the notice described in Subsection (5), the alleged perpetrator
             493      shall have the right to:
             494          (i) file a written request asking the division to review the findings under Subsection
             495      (2);
             496          (ii) immediately petition the juvenile court under Section 78-3a-320 ; or
             497          (iii) sign a written consent to the supported finding and entry of the alleged
             498      perpetrator's name and other information regarding the supported finding of abuse or neglect
             499      into the Licensing Information System.
             500          (b) If the alleged perpetrator fails to take action as described in Subsection (6)(a)
             501      within one year after service of the notice described in Subsection (5), the alleged perpetrator's
             502      name and the notation described in Subsection (1)(a) shall remain in the Licensing Information
             503      System. This information shall also remain in the Licensing Information System while the
             504      division awaits a response from the alleged perpetrator pursuant to Subsection (6)(a) and
             505      during the pendency of any proceeding, including an appeal of a finding of unsubstantiated or
             506      without merit, under Section 78-3a-320 .
             507          (c) The alleged perpetrator shall have no right to petition the juvenile court under
             508      Subsection (6)(b) if the court has previously held a hearing on the same alleged incident of
             509      abuse or neglect pursuant to the filing of a petition under Section 78-3a-305 by some other
             510      party.
             511          (d) Consent under Subsection (6)(a)(iii) by a minor shall be given by the minor's parent
             512      or guardian.
             513          (7) Upon the filing of a petition under Subsection (1)(b), the juvenile court shall make
             514      a finding of substantiated, unsubstantiated, or without merit as provided in Subsections
             515      78-3a-320 (1) and (2).
             516          (8) Service of the notice under Subsections (1) (a) and (5):
             517          (a) shall be personal service in accordance with Rule 4 of the Utah Rules of Civil
             518      Procedure; and
             519          (b) does not preclude civil or criminal action against the alleged perpetrator.
             520          Section 6. Section 62A-4a-116.2 is amended to read:
             521           62A-4a-116.2. Licensing Information System -- Contents -- Juvenile court finding


             522      -- Protected record -- Access -- Criminal penalty.
             523          (1) The division shall maintain a sub-part of the Management Information System
             524      established pursuant to Section 62A-4a-116 , to be known as the Licensing Information System,
             525      to be used solely for licensing purposes. The Licensing Information System shall include only
             526      the following information:
             527          (a) the information described in Subsections 62A-4a-116.1 (1)(a) and (6)(b);
             528          (b) consented-to supported findings by alleged perpetrators under Subsection
             529      62A-4a-116.1 (6)(a)(iii); and
             530          (c) the information in the licensing part of the division's Management Information
             531      System as of May 6, 2002.
             532          (2) The division shall promptly amend the Licensing Information System, upon receipt
             533      of a finding from the juvenile court under Section 78-3a-320 , and shall enter the same
             534      information in the Management Information System. However, if a finding of unsubstantiated
             535      or without merit is appealed, the supported finding shall not be amended until the appeal is
             536      concluded.
             537          (3) Information contained in the Licensing Information System is classified as a
             538      protected record under Title 63, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
             539      Notwithstanding the disclosure provisions of Title 63, Chapter 2, Government Records Access
             540      and Management Act, the information contained in the Licensing Information System may only
             541      be used or disclosed as specifically provided in this chapter and Section 62A-2-121 and is
             542      accessible only to:
             543          (a) the Office of Licensing within the department, for licensing purposes only;
             544          (b) the division, for the following purposes:
             545          (i) to screen a person at the request of the Office of the Guardian Ad Litem Director, at
             546      the time that person seeks a paid or voluntary position with the Office of the Guardian Ad
             547      Litem Director and each year thereafter that the person remains with that office; and
             548          (ii) to respond to a request for information from a person whose name is listed in the
             549      Licensing Information System;
             550          (c) two persons designated by and within the Department of Health, only for the
             551      following purposes:
             552          (i) licensing a child care program or provider; or


             553          (ii) determining whether a person associated with a covered health care facility, as
             554      defined by the Department of Health by rule, who provides direct care to a child, has a
             555      supported finding of [severe] a serious type of child abuse or neglect, as described in Section
             556      62A-4a-116 ; and
             557          (d) the department, as specifically provided in this chapter.
             558          (4) The two persons designated by the Department of Health under Subsection (3)(c)
             559      shall adopt measures to:
             560          (a) protect the security of the Licensing Information System; and
             561          (b) strictly limit access to the Licensing Information System to those persons
             562      designated by statute.
             563          (5) All persons designated by statute as having access to information contained in the
             564      Licensing Information System shall receive training from the department with respect to:
             565          (a) accessing the Licensing Information System;
             566          (b) maintaining strict security; and
             567          (c) the criminal provisions of Sections 62A-4a-412 and 63-2-801 pertaining to the
             568      improper release of information.
             569          (6) No person, except those authorized by this chapter, may request another person to
             570      obtain or release any other information in the Licensing Information System to screen for
             571      potential perpetrators of child abuse or neglect. A person who requests information knowing
             572      that it is a violation of this Subsection (6) to do so is subject to the criminal penalty described
             573      in Sections 62A-4a-412 and 63-2-801 .
             574          Section 7. Section 62A-4a-116.5 is amended to read:
             575           62A-4a-116.5. Notice and opportunity to challenge supported finding in
             576      Management Information System -- Right of judicial review.
             577          (1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), the division shall send a notice of agency
             578      action to a person with respect to whom the division makes a supported finding. In addition, if
             579      the alleged perpetrator is under the age of 18, the division shall:
             580          (i) make reasonable efforts to identify the alleged perpetrator's parent or guardian; and
             581          (ii) send a notice to each parent or guardian identified under Subsection (1)(a)(i) that
             582      lives at a different address, unless there is good cause, as defined by rule, for not sending a
             583      notice to a parent or guardian.


             584          (b) Nothing in this section may be construed as affecting:
             585          (i) the manner in which the division conducts an investigation; or
             586          (ii) the use or effect, in any other setting, of a supported finding by the division at the
             587      completion of an investigation for any purpose other than for notification under Subsection (1)
             588      (a).
             589          (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who has been served with notice under
             590      Subsection 62A-4a-116.1 (1)(a).
             591          (3) The notice described in Subsection (1) shall state:
             592          (a) that the division has conducted an investigation regarding alleged child abuse,
             593      neglect, or dependency;
             594          (b) that the division has made a supported finding of abuse, neglect, or dependency;
             595          (c) that facts gathered by the division support the supported finding;
             596          (d) that the person has the right to request:
             597          (i) a copy of the report; and
             598          (ii) an opportunity to challenge the supported finding by the division; and
             599          (e) that failure to request an opportunity to challenge the supported finding within 30
             600      days of receiving the notice will result in an unappealable supported finding of child abuse,
             601      neglect, or dependency unless the person can show good cause for why compliance within the
             602      30-day requirement was virtually impossible or unreasonably burdensome.
             603          (4) (a) A person may make a request to challenge a supported finding within 30 days of
             604      a notice being received under this section.
             605          (b) Upon receipt of a request under Subsection (4)(a), the Office of Administrative
             606      Hearings shall hold an adjudicative proceeding pursuant to Title 63, Chapter 46b,
             607      Administrative Procedures Act.
             608          (5) (a) In an adjudicative proceeding held pursuant to this section, the division shall
             609      have the burden of proving, by [a preponderance of the] clear and convincing evidence, that
             610      there is a reasonable basis to conclude that child abuse, neglect, or dependency occurred and
             611      that the alleged perpetrator was substantially responsible for the abuse or neglect that occurred.
             612          (b) Any party shall have the right of judicial review of final agency action, in
             613      accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46b, Administrative Procedures Act.
             614          (6) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an alleged perpetrator who, after


             615      receiving notice, fails to challenge a supported finding in accordance with this section, may not
             616      further challenge the finding and shall have no right to agency review or to an adjudicative
             617      hearing or judicial review of the finding.
             618          (7) (a) An alleged perpetrator may not make a request under Subsection (4) to
             619      challenge a supported finding if a court of competent jurisdiction has made a determination, in
             620      a proceeding in which the alleged perpetrator was a party, that the alleged perpetrator is
             621      substantially responsible for the abuse, neglect, or dependency which was also the subject of
             622      the supported finding.
             623          (b) An adjudicative proceeding under Subsection (5) may be stayed during the time a
             624      judicial action on the same matter is pending.
             625          (8) An adjudicative proceeding on a supported finding of one of the [nonsevere]
             626      nonserious types of abuse or neglect under Section 78-3a-320 may be joined in the juvenile
             627      court with an adjudicative proceeding on a supported finding of a [severe] serious type of abuse
             628      or neglect.
             629          Section 8. Section 62A-4a-116.6 is amended to read:
             630           62A-4a-116.6. Notice and opportunity for court hearing for persons listed in
             631      Licensing Information System.
             632          (1) Persons whose names were listed on the Licensing Information System as of May
             633      6, 2002 and who have not been the subject of a court determination with respect to the alleged
             634      incident of abuse or neglect may at any time:
             635          (a) request review by the division of their case and removal of their name from the
             636      Licensing Information System pursuant to Subsection (3); or
             637          (b) file a petition for an evidentiary hearing and a request for a finding of
             638      unsubstantiated or without merit.
             639          (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an individual who has been the subject of any of
             640      the following court determinations with respect to the alleged incident of abuse or neglect:
             641          (a) conviction;
             642          (b) adjudication under Title 78, Chapter 3a, Juvenile Courts;
             643          (c) plea of guilty;
             644          (d) plea of guilty and mentally ill; or
             645          (e) no contest.


             646          (3) If an alleged perpetrator listed on the Licensing Information System prior to May 6,
             647      2002 requests removal of their name from the Licensing Information System, the division shall,
             648      within 30 days:
             649          (a) review the case to determine whether the incident of alleged abuse or neglect
             650      qualifies as [severe] serious or chronic under Subsection 62A-4a-116.1 (2) and if it does not,
             651      remove the name from the Licensing Information System; or
             652          (b) determine whether to file a petition for substantiation.
             653          (4) If the division decides to file a petition, that petition must be filed no more than 14
             654      days after the decision.
             655          (5) The juvenile court shall act on the petition as provided in Subsection 78-3a-320 (3).
             656          (6) If a person whose name appears on the Licensing Information System prior to May
             657      6, 2002 files a petition pursuant to Section 78-3a-320 during the time that an alleged
             658      perpetrator's application for clearance to work with children or vulnerable adults is pending, the
             659      court shall hear the matter on an expedited basis.
             660          Section 9. Section 62A-4a-117 is amended to read:
             661           62A-4a-117. Performance monitoring system.
             662          (1) As used in this section:
             663          (a) "Performance goals" means a target level of performance or an expected level of
             664      performance against which actual performance is compared.
             665          (b) "Performance indicators" means actual performance information regarding a
             666      program or activity.
             667          (c) "Performance monitoring system" means a process to regularly collect and analyze
             668      performance information including performance indicators and performance goals.
             669          (2) On or before May 1, 1996, the director, in cooperation with the board, shall develop
             670      a performance monitoring system of each area in the child welfare system, including foster care
             671      and other substitute care, child protective services, and adoption.
             672          (3) On or before June 1, 1996, the director shall submit a description of that monitoring
             673      system to the Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel for review.
             674          (4) The division shall fully implement a performance monitoring system on or before
             675      October 1, 1996.
             676          (5) Before January 1 each year the director shall submit a written report describing the


             677      difference between actual performance and performance goals for the prior fiscal year to the
             678      Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel, the Joint Health and Human Services
             679      Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Utah Tomorrow Strategic Planning Committee. The
             680      report shall include:
             681          (a) a summary of the division's efforts during the prior fiscal year to implement the
             682      Performance Milestone Plan;
             683          (b) a summary of how performance must be improved to achieve full implementation
             684      of the Performance Milestone Plan;
             685          (c) data on the extent to which new and experienced division employees have received
             686      training pursuant to statute and division policy; and
             687          (d) an analysis of the use and efficacy of family preservation services, both before and
             688      after removal of children from their homes[; and].
             689          [(e) a description of the extent to which the pilot program under Section 62A-4a-202.7
             690      has been expanded during the prior fiscal year and an explanation of how the performance of
             691      regions that have previously implemented the program has been affected by the program,
             692      including data showing the number of referrals to the division:]
             693          [(i) accepted for an investigation;]
             694          [(ii) accepted for a family assessment; or]
             695          [(iii) not accepted.]
             696          Section 10. Section 62A-4a-201 is amended to read:
             697           62A-4a-201. Rights of parents -- Children's rights -- Interest and responsibility of
             698      state.
             699          (1) (a) (i) Courts have recognized a general presumption that it is in the best interest
             700      and welfare of a child to be raised under the care and supervision of [his] the child's natural
             701      parents. A child's need for a normal family life in a permanent home, and for positive,
             702      nurturing family relationships will usually best be met by [his] the child's natural parents.
             703          (ii) Additionally, the integrity of the family unit, and the right of parents to conceive
             704      and raise their children have found protection in the due process clause of the Fourteenth
             705      Amendment to the United States Constitution. The right of a fit, competent parent to raise
             706      [his] the parent's child has long been protected by the laws and Constitution of this state and of
             707      the United States.


             708          (b) (i) The state recognizes that:
             709          (A) parents have the right, obligation, responsibility, and authority to manage, train,
             710      educate, provide for, and discipline their children; and
             711          (B) the state's role is secondary and supportive to that primary role of the parents.
             712          [(b)] (ii) It is the public policy of this state that parents retain the fundamental right and
             713      duty to exercise primary control over the care, supervision, upbringing, and education of their
             714      children who are in their custody[.], including the right to make decisions regarding the
             715      discipline and provision of medical and mental health care to their children.
             716          (iii) The state's right to order or intervene in the provision of medical and mental health
             717      care for a minor is limited as provided in Subsection 78-3a-118 (2)(n).
             718          (c) (i) It is the public policy of this state that a parent or guardian has the right to
             719      reasonably discipline a child. The appropriate exercise of this right is not grounds for
             720      punishment, restriction, disqualification, or surveillance of any kind, including:
             721          (A) arrest or criminal liability of any kind;
             722          (B) award or change of physical custody of a child;
             723          (C) issuance of a protective order;
             724          (D) required reporting or investigation by any person; and
             725          (E) withholding licensing.
             726          (ii) Discipline by a parent is presumed to be reasonable. This presumption may only be
             727      rebutted by clear and convincing evidence that:
             728          (A) a reasonable person acting under the existing circumstances would expect the
             729      discipline to create a H [ substantial ] SERIOUS h risk of physical abuse of, or mental cruelty to,
             729a      the child;
             730          (B) the discipline was not justified under Section 76-2-401 ; or
             731          (C) the discipline constitutes the use of unreasonable or unnecessary physical restraint
             732      or force in self-defense or other circumstances:
             733          (I) to obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object in the possession or
             734      under the control of a child; or
             735          (II) to protect the child or another person from physical injury.
             736          (2) (a) It is also the public policy of this state that children have the right to protection
             737      from abuse and neglect, and that the state retains a compelling interest in investigating,
             738      prosecuting, and punishing abuse and neglect, as defined in this chapter, and in Title 78,


             739      Chapter 3a. Therefore, as a counterweight to parental rights, the state[, as parens patriae,] has
             740      an interest in and responsibility to protect children whose parents abuse them or do not
             741      adequately provide for their [welfare] health and safety.
             742          (b) There are circumstances where a parent's conduct or condition is a substantial
             743      departure from the norm and the parent is unable or unwilling to render safe and [proper]
             744      adequate parental care and protection. Under those circumstances, the welfare and protection
             745      of children is [the] a consideration of [paramount] primary importance.
             746          (3) When the division intervenes on behalf of an abused, neglected, or dependent child,
             747      it shall take into account the child's need for protection from immediate serious harm.
             748      Throughout its involvement, the division shall utilize the least intrusive means available to
             749      protect a child, in an effort to ensure that children are brought up in stable, permanent
             750      families[,] rather than in temporary foster and other placements under the supervision of the
             751      state.
             752          (4) When circumstances within the family pose a H [ substantial ] SERIOUS h threat
             752a      to the child's health,
             753      safety, or welfare, the state's interest in the child's welfare is paramount to the rights of a parent.
             754      The division may obtain custody of the child for a planned period and place him in a safe
             755      environment, in accordance with the requirements of Title 78, Chapter 3a, Part 3, Abuse,
             756      Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings.
             757          (5) In determining and making "reasonable efforts" with regard to a child, pursuant to
             758      the provisions of Section 62A-4a-203 and in keeping with the presumptions described in
             759      Subsection (1), both the division's and the court's [paramount] primary concern shall be the
             760      child's health[,] and safety[, and welfare].
             761          (6) (a) In cases where actual sexual abuse, abandonment, [or] serious physical abuse, or
             762      serious neglect are involved, the state has no duty to make "reasonable efforts" or to, in any
             763      other way, attempt to maintain a child in [his] the child's home, provide reunification services,
             764      or to attempt to rehabilitate the offending parent or parents. [This]
             765          (b) Subsection (6)(a) does not exempt the division from providing court-ordered
             766      services.
             767          (7) (a) It is the division's obligation, under federal law, to achieve permanency for
             768      children who are abused, neglected, or dependent. If the use or continuation of "reasonable
             769      efforts," as described in Subsections (5) and (6), is determined to be inconsistent with the


             770      permanency plan for a child, then measures shall be taken, in a timely manner, to place the
             771      child in accordance with the permanency plan, and to complete whatever steps are necessary to
             772      finalize the permanent placement of the child.
             773          (b) If, because of [his] a parent's conduct or condition, [a] the parent is determined to
             774      be unfit or incompetent based on the grounds for termination of parental rights described in
             775      Title 78, Chapter 3a, Part 4, Termination of Parental Rights Act, the welfare and best interest of
             776      the child is of paramount importance, and shall govern in determining whether that parent's
             777      rights should be terminated.
             778          Section 11. Section 62A-4a-202 is amended to read:
             779           62A-4a-202. Preventive services -- Family preservation services.
             780          (1) (a) Within appropriations from the Legislature, the division shall provide
             781      preventive, in-home services and family preservation services for families whose children are
             782      at immediate risk of being removed from the home and for families in crisis, if the child's
             783      welfare is not immediately endangered and the division determines that it is possible and
             784      appropriate.
             785          (b) In determining whether preventive or family preservation services are reasonable
             786      and appropriate, in keeping with the provisions of Subsection 62A-4a-201 (1) the child's health,
             787      safety, and welfare shall be the [paramount] primary concern. The division shall consider
             788      whether those services will be effective within a six-month period[,] and whether they are
             789      likely to prevent reabuse or continued neglect of the child.
             790          (2) The division shall maintain a statewide inventory of early intervention, preventive,
             791      and family preservation services available through public and private agencies or individuals
             792      for use by caseworkers. The inventory shall include:
             793          (a) the method of accessing each service;
             794          (b) eligibility requirements for each service; [and]
             795          (c) the geographic areas and the number of families that can be served by each
             796      service[,]; and
             797          (d) information regarding waiting lists for each service.
             798          (3) As a part of its preventive services, the division shall provide family preservation
             799      services that are short-term, intensive, crisis intervention programs[, and] that address:
             800          (a) the safety of children;


             801          (b) the physical and emotional needs of parents and children; the division shall also
             802      evaluate specific needs of the family, including depression, addiction, and mental illness;
             803          (c) the child's physical surroundings, including cleaning and repairing physical
             804      housing, and addressing needs for necessities such as food, heat, and electricity;
             805          (d) personal cleanliness, nutrition, and provision of personal grooming supplies and
             806      clothing;
             807          (e) budgeting, money management, and employment; and
             808          (f) parenting skills, including:
             809          (i) nonviolent discipline, nurturing, and structure[,]; and
             810          (ii) teaching responsibility, respect for others, cooperation, and moral values.
             811          (4) (a) The division may use only specially trained caseworkers or private providers to
             812      provide the family preservation services described in Subsection (3).
             813          (b) Family preservation caseworkers [may] shall:
             814          (i) only be assigned a [minimum] minimal number of families[, but the division shall
             815      require that they];
             816          (ii) be available 24 hours each day for an intensive period of at least six weeks[,]; and
             817      [that they]
             818          (iii) respond to an assigned family within 24 hours.
             819          (c) The division shall allow family preservation caseworkers to be creative and flexible
             820      in responding to the needs of each individual family.
             821          Section 12. Section 62A-4a-202.1 (Effective 07/01/04) is amended to read:
             822           62A-4a-202.1 (Effective 07/01/04). Taking a minor into protective custody with or
             823      without warrant or court order -- Peace officer -- Division of Child and Family Services
             824      caseworker -- Consent or specified circumstances -- Shelter care or emergency kinship.
             825          (1) A state officer, peace officer, or child welfare worker may not, without the consent
             826      of the minor's parent or guardian, a warrant, or a court order issued under Section 78-3a-106 ,
             827      remove a minor from the minor's home or school, or take a minor into protective custody
             828      unless there exist exigent circumstances.
             829          (2) A child welfare worker within the division may take action under Subsection (1)
             830      accompanied by a peace officer, or without a peace officer when a peace officer is not
             831      reasonably available.


             832          (3) (a) If possible, consistent with the minor's safety and welfare, before taking a minor
             833      into protective custody, the worker shall also determine whether there are services [reasonably]
             834      available to the worker which, if provided to the minor's parent or to the minor, would
             835      eliminate the need to remove the minor from the custody of the minor's parent or guardian. If
             836      those services are [reasonably] available, they shall be utilized.
             837          (b) In determining whether services are [reasonably] available, and in making
             838      reasonable efforts to provide those services, the minor's health, safety, and welfare shall be the
             839      worker's [paramount] primary concern.
             840          (4) (a) A minor removed or taken into custody under this section may not be placed or
             841      kept in a secure detention facility pending court proceedings unless the minor is detainable
             842      based on guidelines promulgated by the Division of Juvenile Justice Services.
             843          (b) A minor removed from the custody of the minor's parent or guardian but who does
             844      not require physical restriction shall be given temporary care in:
             845          (i) a shelter facility; or
             846          (ii) an emergency kinship placement in accordance with Section 62A-4a-209 .
             847          Section 13. Section 62A-4a-202.2 is amended to read:
             848           62A-4a-202.2. Notice to parents upon removal of child -- Locating noncustodial
             849      parent -- Written statement of procedural rights and preliminary proceedings.
             850          (1) (a) Any peace officer or caseworker who takes a minor into protective custody
             851      pursuant to Section 62A-4a-202.1 shall immediately use reasonable efforts to locate and
             852      inform, through the most efficient means available, the parents, including a noncustodial
             853      parent, the guardian, or responsible relative:
             854          (i) that the minor has been taken into protective custody;
             855          (ii) that a written statement is available that explains the reasons for removal and
             856      placement in protective custody;
             857          (iii) that a written statement is available that explains the parent's procedural rights and
             858      the preliminary stages of the investigation and shelter hearing; [and]
             859          (iv) that the parent or guardian to whom notice is given, and the minor, are entitled to
             860      have an attorney present at the shelter hearing, and that if the parent or guardian is indigent and
             861      cannot afford an attorney, and desires to be represented by an attorney, one will be provided;
             862          (v) H [ of potential ] THAT THERE ARE h resources available to assist the parent or guardian
             862a      in locating:


             863          (A) a parent advocate;
             864          (B) a qualified attorney; and
             865          (C) potential expert witnesses to testify on behalf of the child, the parents, or the
             866      family; and
             867          [(iv)] (v) of a telephone number where the parent may access further information.
             868          (b) For purposes of locating and informing the noncustodial parent as required in
             869      Subsection (1)(a), the division shall search for the noncustodial parent through the national
             870      parent locator database if the division is unable to locate the noncustodial parent through other
             871      reasonable efforts.
             872          (2) (a) The attorney general's office shall adopt, print, and distribute a form for the
             873      written statement described in Subsection (1)(a)(iii).
             874          (b) The statement shall be made available to the division and for distribution in
             875      schools, health care facilities, local police and sheriff's offices, the division, and any other
             876      appropriate office within the Department of Human Services.
             877          (c) The notice shall be in simple language and include at least the following
             878      information:
             879          [(a)] (i) the conditions under which a minor may be released, hearings that may be
             880      required, and the means by which the parent may access further specific information about a
             881      minor's case and conditions of protective and temporary custody; and
             882          [(b)] (ii) the rights of a minor and of the parent or guardian to legal counsel and to
             883      appeal.
             884          (3) If a good faith attempt was made by the peace officer or caseworker to notify the
             885      parent or guardian in accordance with the requirements of Subsection (1), failure to notify shall
             886      be considered to be due to circumstances beyond the control of the peace officer or caseworker
             887      and may not be construed to permit a new defense to any juvenile or judicial proceeding or to
             888      interfere with any rights, procedures, or investigations provided for by this chapter or Title 78,
             889      Chapter 3a, Juvenile Courts.
             890          Section 14. Section 62A-4a-203 is amended to read:
             891           62A-4a-203. Removal of a child from home -- Reasonable efforts to maintain
             892      child in home -- Exception -- Reasonable efforts for reunification.
             893          (1) Because removal of a child from [his] the child's home may affect protected,


             894      constitutional rights of the parent, the division shall:
             895          (a) when possible and appropriate, without danger to the child's welfare, make
             896      reasonable efforts to prevent or eliminate the need for removal of a child from [his] the child's
             897      home prior to placement in substitute care;
             898          (b) determine whether there is substantial cause to believe that a child has been or is in
             899      danger of abuse or neglect, in accordance with the guidelines described in Title 78, Chapter 3a,
             900      Part 3, Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings, prior to removing the child from [his]
             901      the child's home; and
             902          (c) when it is possible and appropriate, and in accordance with the limitations and
             903      requirements of Sections 78-3a-311 and 78-3a-312 , make reasonable efforts to make it possible
             904      for a child in substitute care to return to [his] the child's home.
             905          (2) In determining the reasonableness of efforts needed to maintain a child in [his] the
             906      child's home or to return a child to [his] the child's home, in accordance with Subsection (1)(a)
             907      or (c), the child's health, safety, and welfare shall be the [paramount] primary concern.
             908      Additionally, the division shall consider whether those services would be effective within a
             909      six-month period, and whether they would be likely to prevent reabuse or continued neglect of
             910      the child.
             911          (3) When removal and placement in substitute care is necessary to protect a child, the
             912      "efforts" described in Subsections (1) and (2) would not be reasonable or appropriate and,
             913      therefore, should not be utilized.
             914          (4) In cases where obvious sexual abuse, abandonment, [or] serious physical abuse, or
             915      serious neglect are involved, the state has no duty to make "reasonable efforts" or to, in any
             916      other way, attempt to maintain a child in [his] the child's home, provide reunification services,
             917      or to attempt to rehabilitate the offending parent or parents. This subsection does not exempt
             918      the division from providing court ordered services.
             919          Section 15. Section 62A-4a-205 is amended to read:
             920           62A-4a-205. Treatment plans.
             921          (1) No more than 45 days after a child enters the temporary custody of the division, the
             922      child's treatment plan shall be finalized.
             923          (2) The division shall use an interdisciplinary team approach in developing each
             924      treatment plan. An interdisciplinary team shall include, but is not limited to, representatives


             925      from mental health, education, and, where appropriate, a representative of law enforcement.
             926          (3) (a) The division shall involve all of the following in the development of a child's
             927      treatment plan:
             928          (i) both of the child's natural parents, unless the whereabouts of a parent are unknown;
             929          (ii) the child;
             930          (iii) the child's foster parents; and
             931          (iv) where appropriate, the child's stepparent.
             932          (b) In relation to all information considered by the division in developing a treatment
             933      plan, additional weight and attention shall be given to the input of the child's natural and foster
             934      parents upon their involvement pursuant to Subsections (3)(a)(i) and (iii)[.], including their
             935      preference to participate in a particular treatment program or receive services from a particular
             936      medical or mental health professional.
             937          (4) (a) The division shall attempt to develop a treatment plan with which the parents
             938      agree.
             939          (b) If a parent does not agree to the treatment plan:
             940          (i) the division shall inform the court of the disagreement;
             941          (ii) the parent shall be permitted to submit an alternate treatment plan for the court's
             942      consideration; and
             943          (c) the court shall consider the division's plan and the parent's alternate plan, if
             944      submitted, prior to ordering a treatment plan.
             945          [(4)] (5) A copy of the treatment plan shall be provided to the guardian ad litem[,] and
             946      to the child's natural parents and foster parents immediately upon completion, or as soon as is
             947      reasonably possible thereafter.
             948          [(5)] (6) Each treatment plan shall specifically provide for the safety of the child, in
             949      accordance with federal law, and clearly define what actions or precautions will, or may be,
             950      necessary to provide for the health, safety, protection, and welfare of the child.
             951          [(6)] (7) The plan shall set forth, with specificity, at least the following:
             952          (a) the reason the child entered [Division of Child and Family Services] the division's
             953      custody[, and];
             954          (b) documentation of the reasonable efforts made to prevent placement[,] or
             955      [documentation of] the emergency situation that existed and that prevented reasonable efforts;


             956          [(b)] (c) the primary permanency goal for the child and the reason for selection of that
             957      goal;
             958          [(c)] (d) the concurrent permanency goal for the child and the reason for the selection
             959      of that goal;
             960          [(d)] (e) if the plan is for the child to return to the child's family, specifically what the
             961      parents must do in order to enable the child to be returned home[, specifically] including how
             962      those requirements may be accomplished[,] and how those requirements will be measured;
             963          [(e)] (f) the specific services needed to reduce the problems that necessitated placement
             964      in the division's custody, and who will provide for and be responsible for case management;
             965          [(f)] (g) a parent-time schedule between the natural parent and the child;
             966          [(g)] (h) the health care to be provided to the child[,] and the mental health care to be
             967      provided to address any known or diagnosed mental health needs of the child[. If residential
             968      treatment, rather than a foster home, is the proposed placement, a specialized assessment of the
             969      child's health needs shall be conducted, including an assessment of mental illness and behavior
             970      and conduct disorders]; and
             971          [(h)] (i) social summaries that include case history information pertinent to case
             972      planning.
             973          (8) (a) For purposes of Subsection (7)(g), parent-time may be denied only:
             974          (i) to protect the physical safety or life of the child;
             975          (ii) if the child suffered at the hands of the parent:
             976          (A) sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; or
             977          (B) physical abuse or mental cruelty; or
             978          (iii) if parent-time would cause the child emotional anguish.
             979          (b) For purposes of Subsection (7)(h):
             980          (i) if residential treatment, rather than a foster home, is the proposed placement, a
             981      specialized assessment of the child's health needs shall be conducted, including an assessment
             982      of mental illness and behavior and conduct disorders; and
             983          (ii) parents retain the right to seek separate medical and mental health diagnoses from
             984      licensed or other practitioners of their choice.
             985          [(7)] (9) (a) Each treatment plan shall be specific to each child and the child's family,
             986      rather than general. The division shall train its workers to develop treatment plans that comply


             987      with federal mandates and the specific needs of the particular child and the child's family.
             988          (b) All treatment plans and expectations shall be individualized and contain specific
             989      time frames.
             990          (c) Treatment plans shall address problems that keep children in placement and keep
             991      them from achieving permanence in their lives[.], but shall be limited:
             992          (i) to addressing findings made by the court; or
             993          (ii) to other items requested or approved by the child's parents.
             994          (d) Each treatment plan shall be designed to minimize disruption to the normal
             995      activities of the child's family, including employment and school.
             996          [(d)] (e) The child's natural parents, foster parents, and where appropriate, stepparents,
             997      shall be kept informed of and supported to participate in important meetings and procedures
             998      related to the child's placement.
             999          [(8)] (10) With regard to a child who is three years of age or younger, if the goal is not
             1000      to return the child home, the permanency plan for that child shall be adoption. However, if the
             1001      division documents to the court that there is a compelling reason that adoption, reunification,
             1002      guardianship, and kinship placement are not in the child's best interest, the court may order
             1003      another planned permanent living arrangement in accordance with federal law.
             1004          Section 16. Section 62A-4a-302 is amended to read:
             1005           62A-4a-302. Definitions.
             1006          As used in this part[:(1) "Council"], "council" means the Child Abuse Advisory
             1007      Council established under Section 62A-4a-311 .
             1008          [(2) "Child abuse and neglect" means the same as the term "child abuse or neglect,"
             1009      defined in Section 62A-4a-402 .]
             1010          Section 17. Section 62A-4a-402 is amended to read:
             1011           62A-4a-402. Definitions.
             1012          As used in this part:
             1013          (1) "A person responsible for a child's care" means the child's parent, guardian, or other
             1014      person responsible for the child's care, whether in:
             1015          (a) the same home as the child[,];
             1016          (b) a relative's home[,];
             1017          (c) a group, family, or center day care facility[,];


             1018          (d) a foster care home[,]; or
             1019          (e) a residential institution.
             1020          (2) "Child" means a person under 18 years of age.
             1021          (3) "Child abuse" [or neglect" means causing harm or threatened harm to a child's
             1022      health or welfare.] has the same meaning as "abuse" defined in Section 62A-4a-101 .
             1023          (4) "Neglect" has the same meaning as defined in Section 62A-4a-101 .
             1024          [(4) "Harm or threatened harm" means damage or threatened damage to the physical or
             1025      emotional health and welfare of a child through neglect or abuse, and includes but is not
             1026      limited to:]
             1027          [(a) causing nonaccidental physical or mental injury;]
             1028          [(b) incest;]
             1029          [(c) sexual abuse;]
             1030          [(d) sexual exploitation;]
             1031          [(e) molestation; or]
             1032          [(f) repeated negligent treatment or maltreatment.]
             1033          (5) "Incest" means having sexual intercourse with a person whom the perpetrator
             1034      knows to be [his or her] the perpetrator's ancestor, descendant, brother, sister, uncle, aunt,
             1035      nephew, niece, or first cousin. The relationships referred to in this Subsection (5) include:
             1036          (a) blood relationships of the whole or half blood without regard to legitimacy[, and
             1037      include];
             1038          (b) relationships of parent and child by adoption[,]; and
             1039          (c) relationships of stepparent and stepchild while the marriage creating the
             1040      relationship of a stepparent and stepchild exists.
             1041          (6) "Molestation" means:
             1042          (a) touching the anus or any part of the genitals of a child or otherwise taking indecent
             1043      liberties with a child[,]; or
             1044          (b) causing a child to take indecent liberties with the perpetrator or another with the
             1045      intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.
             1046          (7) "Sexual abuse" means acts or attempted acts of sexual intercourse, sodomy, or
             1047      molestation directed towards a child.
             1048          (8) (a) "Sexual exploitation of minors" means:


             1049          (i) knowingly employing, using, persuading, inducing, enticing or coercing any minor
             1050      to pose in the nude for the purpose of sexual arousal of any person or for profit[, or to engage];
             1051          (ii) engaging in any sexual or simulated sexual conduct for the purpose of
             1052      photographing, filming, recording, or displaying in any way the sexual or simulated sexual
             1053      conduct[, and].
             1054          (b) "Sexual exploitation of minors" includes displaying, distributing, possessing for the
             1055      purpose of distribution, or selling material depicting minors in the nude or engaging in sexual
             1056      or simulated sexual conduct.
             1057          (9) "Subject" or "subject of the report" means any person reported under this part,
             1058      including, but not limited to, a child, parent, guardian, or other person responsible for a child's
             1059      care.
             1060          Section 18. Section 62A-4a-403 is amended to read:
             1061           62A-4a-403. Reporting requirements.
             1062          (1) Except as provided in [Subsection] Subsections (2) through (4), when any person
             1063      including persons licensed under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, or Title 58,
             1064      Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act, has reason to believe H [ , and not merely suspect that the
             1065      possibility exists,
] h
that a child has been subjected to incest, molestation, sexual exploitation,
             1066      sexual abuse, physical abuse, or neglect, or who observes a child being subjected to conditions
             1067      or circumstances which would reasonably result in sexual abuse, physical abuse, or neglect,
             1068      [he] that person shall immediately notify the nearest peace officer, law enforcement agency, or
             1069      office of the division. On receipt of this notice, the peace officer or law enforcement agency
             1070      shall immediately notify the nearest office of the division. If an initial report of child abuse or
             1071      neglect is made to the division, the division shall immediately notify the appropriate local law
             1072      enforcement agency. The division shall, in addition to its own investigation, comply with and
             1073      lend support to investigations by law enforcement undertaken pursuant to a report made under
             1074      this section.
             1075          (2) The notification requirements of Subsection (1) do not apply to a clergyman or
             1076      priest, without the consent of the person making the confession, with regard to any confession
             1077      made to [him] the clergyman or priest in [his] the clergyman's or priest's professional character
             1078      in the course of discipline enjoined by the church to which [he] the clergyman or priest
             1079      belongs, if:


             1080          (a) the confession was made directly to the clergyman or priest by the perpetrator; and
             1081          (b) the clergyman or priest is, under canon law or church doctrine or practice, bound to
             1082      maintain the confidentiality of that confession.
             1083          (3) (a) When a clergyman or priest receives information about incest, molestation,
             1084      sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, abuse, or neglect from any source other than confession of
             1085      the perpetrator, [he] the clergyman or priest is required to give notification under Subsection
             1086      (1) on the basis of that information even though [he] the clergyman or priest may have also
             1087      received a report of abuse or neglect from the confession of the perpetrator.
             1088          (b) Exemption of notification requirements for a clergyman or priest does not exempt a
             1089      clergyman or priest from any other efforts required by law to prevent further abuse or neglect
             1090      by the perpetrator.
             1091          (4) In a case of potential medical neglect, notification under Subsection (1) is not
             1092      required if the parents or guardian of the child:
             1093          (a) decline counsel or treatment on behalf of the child to seek the counsel or treatment
             1094      of one or more other licensed practitioners;
             1095          (b) obtain counsel or treatment from a medical, mental health, or other practitioner
             1096      other than the child's usual primary care doctor or specialist;
             1097          (c) decline treatment on behalf of the child when the treatment poses a substantial risk
             1098      of serious harm to the child's immediate or future physical or mental health;
             1099          (d) obtain nontraditional treatment from a medical or mental health practitioner; or
             1100          (e) otherwise act in a manner consistent with what a reasonable parent or guardian
             1101      would do under similar circumstances.
             1102          Section 19. Section 62A-4a-409 is amended to read:
             1103           62A-4a-409. Investigation by division -- Temporary protective custody --
             1104      Preremoval interviews of children.
             1105          (1) The division shall make a thorough pre-removal investigation upon receiving either
             1106      an oral or written report of alleged abuse, neglect, fetal alcohol syndrome, or fetal drug
             1107      dependency, when there is [reasonable cause] reason to [suspect] believe, and not merely a
             1108      possibility to suspect, that a situation of abuse, neglect, fetal alcohol syndrome, or fetal drug
             1109      dependency exists. The primary purpose of [that] the investigation shall be protection of the
             1110      child.


             1111          (2) The preremoval investigation shall include the same investigative requirements
             1112      described in Section 62A-4a-202.3 .
             1113          (3) The division shall make a written report of its investigation. The written report
             1114      shall include a determination regarding whether the alleged abuse or neglect was
             1115      [substantiated, unsubstantiated] supported, unsupported, or without merit.
             1116          (4) (a) The division shall use an interdisciplinary approach whenever possible in
             1117      dealing with reports made under this part.
             1118          (b) For this purpose, the division shall convene appropriate interdisciplinary "child
             1119      protection teams" to assist it in its protective, diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and
             1120      coordination services.
             1121          (c) A representative of the division shall serve as the team's coordinator and chair.
             1122      Members of the team shall serve at the coordinator's invitation, and whenever possible, the
             1123      team shall include representatives of health, mental health, education, law enforcement
             1124      agencies, and other appropriate agencies or individuals.
             1125          (5) In any case where the division supervises, governs, or directs the affairs of any
             1126      individual, institution, or facility that has been alleged to be involved in acts or omissions of
             1127      child abuse or neglect, the investigation of the reported child abuse or neglect shall be
             1128      conducted by an agency other than the division.
             1129          (6) If a report of neglect is based upon or includes an allegation of educational neglect
             1130      the division shall immediately consult with school authorities to verify the child's status in
             1131      accordance with Sections 53A-11-101 through 53A-11-103 .
             1132          (7) When the division has completed its initial investigation under this part, it shall
             1133      give notice of that completion to the person who made the initial report.
             1134          (8) Division workers or other child protection team members have authority to enter
             1135      upon public or private premises, using appropriate legal processes, to investigate reports of
             1136      alleged child abuse or neglect.
             1137          (9) With regard to any interview of a child prior to removal of that child from the
             1138      child's home:
             1139          (a) except as provided in Subsection (9)(b) or (c), the division shall [notify] inform a
             1140      parent of the child prior to the interview[;] of:
             1141          (i) the specific allegations concerning the child; and


             1142          (ii) the time and place of the interview;
             1143          (b) if a child's parent or stepparent, or a parent's paramour has been identified as the
             1144      alleged perpetrator, the division need not notify a parent of the child prior to an initial interview
             1145      with the child;
             1146          (c) if the perpetrator is unknown, or if the perpetrator's relationship to the child's family
             1147      is unknown, the division may conduct a minimal interview, not to exceed 15 minutes, with the
             1148      child prior to notification of the child's parent;
             1149          (d) in all cases described in Subsection (9)(b) or (c), a parent of the child shall be
             1150      notified as soon as practicable after the child has been interviewed, but in no case later than 24
             1151      hours after the interview has taken place;
             1152          (e) a child's parents shall be notified of the time and place of all subsequent interviews
             1153      with the child; and
             1154          (f) the child shall be allowed to have a support person of the child's choice present[.
             1155      That support person: (i) may include, but is not limited to,]:
             1156          (i) including a school teacher [or], administrator, guidance counselor, or child care
             1157      provider; and
             1158          (ii) [may not be] not including a person who is alleged to be, or potentially may be, the
             1159      perpetrator.
             1160          (10) In accordance with the procedures and requirements of Sections 62A-4a-202.1
             1161      through 62A-4a-202.3 , a division worker or child protection team member may take a child
             1162      into protective custody and deliver the child to a law enforcement officer, or place the child in
             1163      an emergency shelter facility approved by the juvenile court, at the earliest opportunity
             1164      subsequent to the child's removal from the child's original environment. Control and
             1165      jurisdiction over the child is determined by the provisions of Title 78, Chapter 3a, Juvenile
             1166      Court Act of 1996, and as otherwise provided by law.
             1167          (11) With regard to cases in which law enforcement has or is conducting an
             1168      investigation of alleged abuse or neglect of a child:
             1169          (a) the division shall coordinate with law enforcement to ensure that there is an
             1170      adequate safety plan to protect the child from further abuse or neglect; and
             1171          (b) the division is not required to duplicate an aspect of the investigation that, in the
             1172      division's determination, has been satisfactorily completed by law enforcement.


             1173          Section 20. Section 63-55-262 is amended to read:
             1174           63-55-262. Repeal dates, Title 62A.
             1175          [(1) Section 62A-4a-202.7 , Pilot Program for Differentiated Responses to Child Abuse
             1176      and Neglect Reports, is repealed July 1, 2005.]
             1177          [(2)] Title 62A, Chapter 4a, Part 8, Safe Relinquishment of a Newborn Child, is
             1178      repealed July 1, 2006.
             1179          Section 21. Section 76-5-109 is amended to read:
             1180           76-5-109. Child abuse.
             1181          (1) As used in this section:
             1182          (a) "Child" means a human being who is under 18 years of age.
             1183          (b) "Child abuse" means any offense described in Subsection (2) or (3)[,] or in Section
             1184      76-5-109.1 [.], but does not include:
             1185          (i) unintentional incidents, including unintentional accidents and unintentional injuries,
             1186      H [ unless the injury, accident, or other incident was caused intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or
             1187      with criminal negligence, as defined in Section 76-2-103
] h
; and
             1188          (ii) reasonable parental discipline or management of a child with which a child may
             1189      disagree, including prohibiting the use of an automobile or other possession and the
             1190      withholding of other privileges.
             1191          (c) "Mental cruelty" means conduct which:
             1192          (i) causes serious chronic anguish in a child; H [ or ] h
             1193          (ii) impairs the child's social and emotional functioning H ; OR
             1193a          (iii) CAUSES SUBSTANTIAL EMOTIONAL HARM TO A CHILD h .
             1194          [(c)] (d) "Physical injury" means an injury to or health condition of a child which
             1195      [impairs] results in actual harm to the physical condition or health of the child and is not a
             1196      serious physical injury, including:
             1197          (i) a bruise or other contusion of the skin;
             1198          (ii) a minor laceration or abrasion;
             1199          (iii) failure to thrive or malnutrition; or
             1200          (iv) [any other] a condition which imperils the child's health [or welfare] and which is
             1201      not a serious physical injury as defined in Subsection (1)(d).
             1202          [(d)] (e) "Serious physical injury" means any physical injury or set of injuries which
             1203      [seriously impairs the child's] results in serious harm to the physical health[, or which] of the


             1204      child, involves physical torture [or causes serious emotional harm to] of the child, or which
             1205      involves a substantial risk of death to the child, including:
             1206          (i) fracture of any bone or bones;
             1207          (ii) intracranial bleeding, swelling or contusion of the brain, whether caused by blows,
             1208      shaking, or causing the child's head to impact with an object or surface;
             1209          (iii) any burn, including burns inflicted by hot water, or those caused by placing a hot
             1210      object upon the skin or body of the child;
             1211          (iv) any injury caused by use of a dangerous weapon as defined in Section 76-1-601 ;
             1212          (v) any combination of two or more reportable physical injuries H [ , not resulting from
             1213      spanking,
] h
inflicted by the same person H [ [ ] , [ ] ] h either at the same time or on different
             1213a      occasions
             1214      within a two-year period;
             1215          (vi) any damage to internal organs of the body;
             1216          (vii) any conduct toward a child which results in [severe emotional harm, severe]
             1217      serious developmental delay or retardation[,] or [severe] serious impairment of the child's
             1218      ability to function;
             1219          (viii) any injury which creates a permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or
             1220      impairment of the function of a bodily member, limb, or organ;
             1221          (ix) any conduct which causes a child to cease breathing, even if resuscitation is
             1222      successful following the conduct; or
             1223          (x) any conduct which results in starvation or failure to thrive or malnutrition that
             1224      jeopardizes the child's life.
             1225          (2) Any person who inflicts upon a child serious physical injury or mental cruelty or,
             1226      having the care or custody of such child, causes or permits another to inflict serious physical
             1227      injury or mental cruelty upon a child is guilty of an offense as follows:
             1228          (a) if done intentionally or knowingly, the offense is a felony of the second degree;
             1229          (b) if done recklessly, the offense is a felony of the third degree; or
             1230          (c) if done with criminal negligence, the offense is a class A misdemeanor.
             1231          (3) Any person who inflicts upon a child physical injury or, having the care or custody
             1232      of such child, causes or permits another to inflict physical injury upon a child is guilty of an
             1233      offense as follows:
             1234          (a) if done intentionally or knowingly, the offense is a class A misdemeanor;


             1235          (b) if done recklessly, the offense is a class B misdemeanor; or
             1236          (c) if done with criminal negligence, the offense is a class C misdemeanor.
             1237          (4) A parent or legal guardian who provides a child with treatment by spiritual means
             1238      alone through prayer, in lieu of medical or mental health treatment, in accordance with the
             1239      tenets and practices of an established church or religious denomination of which the parent or
             1240      legal guardian is a member or adherent shall not, for that reason alone, be [deemed] considered
             1241      to have committed an offense under this section.
             1242          (5) A parent or legal guardian who refuses traditional medical or mental health
             1243      treatment on behalf of a child in order for the child to receive nontraditional medical or mental
             1244      health treatment H UNDER THE CARE OF A MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, LICENSED, OR APPROVED
             1244a      PRACTITIONER h may not, for that reason alone, be considered to have committed an offense
             1245      under this section.
             1246          Section 22. Section 76-5-110 is amended to read:
             1247           76-5-110. Abuse or neglect of disabled child.
             1248          (1) As used in this section:
             1249          (a) "Abuse" means:
             1250          (i) inflicting physical injury, as that term is defined in Section 76-5-109 ;
             1251          (ii) having the care or custody of a disabled child, causing or permitting another to
             1252      inflict physical injury, as that term is defined in Section 76-5-109 ; or
             1253          (iii) unreasonable confinement.
             1254          (b) "Caretaker" means:
             1255          (i) any parent, legal guardian, or other person having under [his] the person's care and
             1256      custody a disabled child; or
             1257          (ii) any person, corporation, or public institution that has assumed by contract or court
             1258      order the responsibility to provide food, shelter, clothing, medical or mental health, and other
             1259      necessities to a disabled child.
             1260          (c) "Disabled child" means any person under 18 years of age who is impaired because
             1261      of mental illness, mental deficiency, physical illness or disability, or other cause, to the extent
             1262      that [he] the person is unable to care for his own personal safety or to provide necessities such
             1263      as food, shelter, clothing, and medical care.
             1264          (d) "Neglect" means failure by a caretaker to provide reasonable care, nutrition,
             1265      clothing, shelter, supervision, or medical care.


             1266          (2) Any caretaker who abuses or neglects a disabled child is guilty of a third degree
             1267      felony.
             1268          (3) (a) A parent or legal guardian who provides a child with treatment by spiritual
             1269      means alone through prayer, in lieu of medical or mental health treatment, in accordance with
             1270      the tenets and practices of an established church or religious denomination of which the parent
             1271      or legal guardian is a member or adherent shall not, for that reason alone, be considered to be
             1272      in violation under this section.
             1273          (b) The exception under Subsection (3)(a) shall not preclude a court from ordering,
             1274      subject to the limits of Subsection 78-3a-118 (2)(n), medical services from a [physician]
             1275      licensed [to engage in the practice of medicine] medical practitioner to be provided to the child
             1276      where there is substantial risk of harm to the child's physical health or welfare if the treatment
             1277      is not provided.
             1278          Section 23. Section 78-3a-103 (Effective 07/01/04) is amended to read:
             1279           78-3a-103 (Effective 07/01/04). Definitions.
             1280          (1) As used in this chapter:
             1281          (a) (i) "Abused child" [includes] means a minor less than 18 years of age who[: (i)] has
             1282      suffered [or been threatened with nonaccidental physical or mental harm, negligent treatment,
             1283      or sexual exploitation; or (ii) has been the victim of any sexual abuse.]:
             1284          (A) physical abuse;
             1285          (B) serious physical abuse;
             1286          (C) mental cruelty;
             1287          (D) sexual exploitation; H [ or ] h
             1288          (E) sexual abuse H [ . ] ; OR
             1288a          (F) ANY INJURY, ACCIDENT, OR OTHER INCIDENT THAT WAS CAUSED INTENTIONALLY,
             1288b      KNOWINGLY, RECKLESSLY, OR WITH CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 76-2-103. h
             1289          (ii) "Abused child" does not include a child who has been the subject of:
             1290          (A) unintentional incidents, including unintentional accidents and unintentional
             1291      injuries H [ , unless the injury, accident, or other incident was caused intentionally, knowingly,
             1292      recklessly, or with criminal negligence, as defined in Section 76-2-103
] h
; and
             1293          (B) reasonable parental discipline or management with which the child may disagree,
             1294      including prohibiting the use of an automobile or other possession and the withholding of other
             1295      privileges.
             1296          (b) "Adjudication" means a finding by the court, incorporated in a decree, that the facts


             1297      alleged in the petition have been proved.
             1298          (c) "Adult" means a person 18 years of age or over, except that persons 18 years or
             1299      over under the continuing jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to Section 78-3a-121 shall
             1300      be referred to as minors.
             1301          (d) "Board" means the Board of Juvenile Court Judges.
             1302          (e) "Child placement agency" means:
             1303          (i) a private agency licensed to receive minors for placement or adoption under this
             1304      code; or
             1305          (ii) a private agency receiving minors for placement or adoption in another state, which
             1306      agency is licensed or approved where such license or approval is required by law.
             1307          (f) "Commit" means to transfer legal custody.
             1308          (g) "Court" means the juvenile court.
             1309          (h) "Dependent child" includes a minor who is homeless or without [proper] adequate
             1310      care through no fault of [his] the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian.
             1311          (i) "Deprivation of custody" means transfer of legal custody by the court from a parent
             1312      or the parents or a previous legal custodian to another person, agency, or institution.
             1313          (j) "Detention" means home detention and secure detention as defined in Section
             1314      62A-7-101 for the temporary care of minors who require secure custody in physically
             1315      restricting facilities:
             1316          (i) pending court disposition or transfer to another jurisdiction; or
             1317          (ii) while under the continuing jurisdiction of the court.
             1318          (k) "Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services.
             1319          (l) "Formal referral" means a written report from a peace officer or other person
             1320      informing the court that a minor is or appears to be within the court's jurisdiction and that a
             1321      petition may be filed.
             1322          (m) "Group rehabilitation therapy" means psychological and social counseling of one
             1323      or more persons in the group, depending upon the recommendation of the therapist.
             1324          (n) "Guardianship of the person" includes the authority to consent to:
             1325          (i) marriage[, to];
             1326          (ii) enlistment in the armed forces[, to];
             1327          (iii) major medical[,] or surgical[, or] treatment;


             1328          (iv) psychiatric or other mental health treatment[,]; and [to]
             1329          (v) legal custody, if legal custody is not vested in another person, agency, or institution.
             1330          (o) "Habitual truant" is a school-age minor who has received more than two truancy
             1331      citations within one school year from the school in which the minor is or should be enrolled
             1332      and eight absences without a legitimate or valid excuse or who, in defiance of efforts on the
             1333      part of school authorities as required under Section 53A-11-103 , refuses to regularly attend
             1334      school or any scheduled period of the school day.
             1335          (p) "Legal custody" means a relationship embodying the following rights and duties:
             1336          (i) the right to physical custody of the minor;
             1337          (ii) the right and duty to protect, train, and discipline the minor;
             1338          (iii) the duty to provide the minor with food, clothing, shelter, education, and ordinary
             1339      medical care;
             1340          (iv) the right to determine where and with whom the minor shall live; and
             1341          (v) the right, in an emergency, to authorize surgery or other extraordinary care.
             1342          (q) "Mental cruelty" has the same meaning as defined in Section 76-5-109 .
             1343          [(q)] (r) "Minor" means a person under the age of 18 years. It includes the term "child"
             1344      as used in other parts of this chapter.
             1345          [(r)] (s) "Natural parent" means a minor's biological or adoptive parent, and includes
             1346      the minor's noncustodial parent.
             1347          [(s)] (t) (i) "Neglected child" means a minor[: (A)] whose parent, guardian, or
             1348      custodian has demonstrated repeated or substantial failure to provide adequate food, shelter,
             1349      clothing, training, H [ or ] h physical safety H [ to ] , OR ANY OTHER CARE NECESSARY FOR THE
             1349a      HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELL-BEING OF h the minor.
             1350          (ii) "Neglected child" includes:
             1351          (A) a minor whose parent, guardian, or custodian has:
             1352          (I) abandoned the minor, except as provided in Title 62A, Chapter 4a, Part 8, Safe
             1353      Relinquishment of a Newborn Child; or
             1354          (II) demonstrated a lack of adequate care for the minor; H AND h
             1355          [(B) whose parent, guardian, or custodian has subjected the minor to mistreatment or
             1356      abuse;]
             1357          [(C) who lacks proper parental care by reason of the fault or habits of the parent,
             1358      guardian, or custodian;]


             1359          [(D) whose parent, guardian, or custodian fails or refuses to provide proper or
             1360      necessary subsistence, education, or medical care, including surgery or psychiatric services
             1361      when required, or any other care necessary for health, safety, morals, or well-being; or]
             1362           H [ [(E)] (B) a minor who is at substantial risk of being a neglected child or an abused
             1363      child [as defined in this chapter] because another minor in the same home is a neglected child
             1364      or abused child [as defined in this chapter.]; and
] h

             1365          [(ii) The aspect of neglect related to education, described in Subsection (1)(s)(i)(D),
             1366      means that,]
             1367           H [ (C) ] (B) h a minor whose parent or guardian, after receiving notice that [a] the minor
             1367a      has been
             1368      frequently absent from school without good cause[, or that the minor has failed to cooperate
             1369      with school authorities in a reasonable manner, a parent or guardian] fails to make a good faith
             1370      effort to ensure that the minor receives an appropriate education.
             1371          (iii) [A] "Neglected child" does not include:
             1372          (A) a minor whose parent [or], guardian, or custodian is legitimately practicing
             1373      religious beliefs and who, for that reason, does not provide specified medical or mental health
             1374      treatment for [a] the minor[, is not guilty of neglect.]; or
             1375          (B) a minor who experiences unintentional incidents, or reasonable parental discipline
             1376      or management, described in Subsection (1)(a)(ii).
             1377          [(t)] (u) "Nonjudicial adjustment" means closure of the case by the assigned probation
             1378      officer without judicial determination upon the consent in writing of the minor, the parent,
             1379      legal guardian or custodian, and the assigned probation officer.
             1380          (v) "Physical abuse" has the same meaning as "physical injury," as defined in Section
             1381      76-5-109 .
             1382          [(u)] (w) "Probation" means a legal status created by court order following an
             1383      adjudication on the ground of a violation of law or under Section 78-3a-104 , whereby the
             1384      minor is permitted to remain in [his] the minor's home under prescribed conditions and under
             1385      supervision by the probation department or other agency designated by the court, subject to
             1386      return to the court for violation of any of the conditions prescribed.
             1387          [(v)] (x) "Protective supervision" means a legal status created by court order following
             1388      an adjudication on the ground of abuse, neglect, or dependency, whereby the minor is permitted
             1389      to remain in [his] the minor's home, and supervision and assistance to correct the abuse,


             1390      neglect, or dependency is provided by the probation department or other agency designated by
             1391      the court.
             1392          [(w)] (y) "Residual parental rights and duties" means those rights and duties remaining
             1393      with the parent after legal custody or guardianship, or both, have been vested in another person
             1394      or agency, including the responsibility for support, the right to consent to adoption, the right to
             1395      determine the child's religious affiliation, and the right to reasonable parent-time unless
             1396      restricted by the court. If no guardian has been appointed, "residual parental rights and duties"
             1397      also include the right to consent to marriage, to enlistment, and to major medical, surgical, or
             1398      psychiatric or other mental health treatment.
             1399          [(x)] (z) "Secure facility" means any facility operated by or under contract with the
             1400      Division of Juvenile Justice Services, that provides 24-hour supervision and confinement for
             1401      youth offenders committed to the division for custody and rehabilitation.
             1402          (aa) "Serious neglect" has the same meaning as defined in Section 62A-4a-101 .
             1403          (bb) "Serious physical abuse" has the same meaning as "serious physical injury," as
             1404      defined in Section 76-5-109 .
             1405          [(y)] (cc) "Shelter" means the temporary care of minors in physically unrestricted
             1406      facilities pending court disposition or transfer to another jurisdiction.
             1407          [(z)] (dd) "State supervision" means a disposition which provides a more intensive
             1408      level of intervention than standard probation but is less intensive or restrictive than a
             1409      community placement with the Division of Juvenile Justice Services.
             1410          [(aa)] (ee) "Substantiated" has the same meaning as defined in Section 62A-4a-101 .
             1411          [(bb)] (ff) "Supported" has the same meaning as defined in Section 62A-4a-101 .
             1412          [(cc)] (gg) "Termination of parental rights" means the permanent elimination of all
             1413      parental rights and duties, including residual parental rights and duties, by court order.
             1414          [(dd)] (hh) "Therapist" means a person employed by a state division or agency for the
             1415      purpose of conducting psychological treatment and counseling of a minor in its custody, or any
             1416      other person licensed or approved by the state for the purpose of conducting psychological
             1417      treatment and counseling.
             1418          [(ee)] (ii) "Unsubstantiated" has the same meaning as defined in Section 62A-4a-101 .
             1419          [(ff)] (jj) "Without merit" has the same meaning as defined in Section 62A-4a-101 .
             1420          (2) As used in Part 3, Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings, with regard to the


             1421      division [of Child and Family Services]:
             1422          (a) "Custody" means the custody of a minor in the division [of Child and Family
             1423      Services] as of the date of disposition.
             1424          (b) "Protective custody" means the shelter of a minor by the division [of Child and
             1425      Family Services] from the time the minor is removed from home until the shelter hearing, or
             1426      the minor's return home, whichever occurs earlier.
             1427          (c) "Temporary custody" means the custody of a minor in the division [of Child and
             1428      Family Services] from the date of the shelter hearing until disposition.
             1429          Section 24. Section 78-3a-106 is amended to read:
             1430           78-3a-106. Search warrants and subpoenas -- Authority to issue.
             1431          (1) The court has authority to issue search warrants, subpoenas, or investigative
             1432      subpoenas in criminal cases, delinquency, and abuse, neglect, and dependency proceedings for
             1433      the same purposes, in the same manner and pursuant to the same procedures set forth in the
             1434      code of criminal procedure for the issuance of search warrants, subpoenas, or investigative
             1435      subpoenas in other trial courts in the state.
             1436          (2) (a) The court may issue a warrant authorizing a child protective services worker or
             1437      peace officer to search for a child and take the child into protective custody if:
             1438          (i) it appears to the court upon a verified petition, recorded sworn testimony or an
             1439      affidavit sworn to by a peace officer or any other person, and upon the examination of other
             1440      witnesses, if required by the judge, that there is probable cause to believe that:
             1441          (i) there is an immediate threat to the safety of a child; [and]
             1442          (ii) without protective custody the child will be at substantial risk of abuse or neglect;
             1443      and
             1444          [(ii)] (iii) the applicant certifies to the court in writing or by recorded sworn testimony
             1445      as to the efforts, if any, that have been made to give notice to the minor's parent or guardian
             1446      and the reasons supporting the claim that notice and an opportunity to be heard should not be
             1447      required.
             1448          (b) A warrant removing a child from [his] the child's home or school, or having the
             1449      effect of depriving a parent or guardian of the care, custody, and control of their minor child,
             1450      may not be issued without notice to the minor's parents and opportunity to be heard unless the
             1451      requirements of [Subsections] Subsection (2)(a)[(i) and (ii)] have been satisfied.


             1452          (c) In a case of potential medical neglect, a warrant may not be issued under this
             1453      Subsection (2):
             1454          (i) on the basis alone that the parents or guardian have:
             1455          (A) declined counsel or treatment on behalf of the child to seek the counsel or
             1456      treatment of one or more other licensed practitioners;
             1457          (B) obtained counsel or treatment from a medical, mental health, or other practitioner
             1458      other than the child's usual primary care doctor or specialist;
             1459          (C) declined treatment on behalf of the child when the treatment poses a substantial
             1460      risk of serious harm to the child's immediate or future physical or mental health;
             1461          (D) obtained nontraditional treatment from a medical or mental health practitioner; or
             1462          (E) otherwise acted in a manner consistent with what a reasonable parent or guardian
             1463      would do under similar circumstances; and
             1464          (ii) unless not practicable, a warrant may not be issued on the basis of medical neglect
             1465      until the court examines the parents' or guardian's oral or written responses to the allegation of
             1466      medical or mental health neglect.
             1467          [(c)] (d) Pursuant to Section 77-23-210 , a peace officer making the search may enter a
             1468      house or premises by force, if necessary, in order to remove the child.
             1469          [(d)] (e) The person executing the warrant shall then take the child to the place of
             1470      shelter designated by the court.
             1471          (3) The parent or guardian to be notified must be the minor's primary caregiver, or the
             1472      person who has custody of the minor, when the order is sought.
             1473          Section 25. Section 78-3a-110 is amended to read:
             1474           78-3a-110. Summons -- Service and process -- Issuance and contents -- Notice to
             1475      absent parent or guardian -- Emergency medical or surgical treatment -- Compulsory
             1476      process for attendance of witnesses when authorized.
             1477          (1) After a petition is filed the court shall promptly issue a summons, unless the judge
             1478      directs that a further investigation is needed. No summons is required as to any person who
             1479      appears voluntarily or who files a written waiver of service with the clerk of the court at or
             1480      prior to the hearing.
             1481          (2) The summons shall contain:
             1482          (a) the name of the court;


             1483          (b) the title of the proceedings; and
             1484          (c) except for a published summons, a brief statement of the substance of the
             1485      allegations in the petition.
             1486          (3) A published summons shall state:
             1487          (a) that a proceeding concerning the minor is pending in the court; and
             1488          (b) an adjudication will be made.
             1489          (4) The summons shall require the person or persons who have physical custody of the
             1490      minor to appear personally and bring the minor before the court at a time and place stated. If
             1491      the person or persons summoned are not the parent, parents, or guardian of the minor, the
             1492      summons shall also be issued to the parent, parents, or guardian, as the case may be, notifying
             1493      them of the pendency of the case and of the time and place set for the hearing.
             1494          (5) Summons may be issued requiring the appearance of any other person whose
             1495      presence the court finds necessary.
             1496          (6) If it appears to the court that the welfare of the minor or the welfare of the public
             1497      requires that the minor be taken into custody, the court may by endorsement upon the summons
             1498      direct that the person serving the summons take the minor into custody at once.
             1499          (7) [Upon] Subject to the provisions of Subsection 78-3a-118 (2)(n) and upon the sworn
             1500      testimony of one or more reputable physicians, the court may order emergency medical or
             1501      surgical treatment that is immediately necessary for a minor concerning whom a petition has
             1502      been filed pending the service of summons upon [his] the minor's parents, guardian, or
             1503      custodian.
             1504          (8) (a) A parent or guardian is entitled to the issuance of compulsory process for the
             1505      attendance of witnesses on [his] the parent's or guardian's own behalf or on behalf of the minor.
             1506          (b) A guardian ad litem or a probation officer is entitled to compulsory process for the
             1507      attendance of witnesses on behalf of the minor.
             1508          (9) Service of summons and process and proof of service shall be made in the manner
             1509      provided in the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure.
             1510          (10) Service of summons or process shall be made by the sheriff of the county where
             1511      the service is to be made, or by [his] the sheriff's deputy[; but], except that upon request of the
             1512      court, service shall be made by any other peace officer, or by another suitable person selected
             1513      by the court.


             1514          (11) (a) Service of summons in the state shall be made personally[,] by delivering a
             1515      copy to the person summoned[; provided, however, that].
             1516          (b) If the parents of a minor are living together at their usual place of abode [may],
             1517      both may be served by personal delivery to either parent of copies of the summons, one copy
             1518      for each parent.
             1519          (12) If [the] a judge makes a written finding that [he] the judge has reason to believe
             1520      that personal service of the summons will be unsuccessful, or will not accomplish notification
             1521      within a reasonable time after issuance of the summons, [he] the judge may order service by
             1522      registered mail, with a return receipt to be signed by the addressee only, to be addressed to the
             1523      last-known address of the person to be served in the state. Service shall be complete upon
             1524      return to the court of the signed receipt.
             1525          (13) (a) If the parents, parent, or guardian required to be summoned under Subsection
             1526      (4) cannot be found within the state, the fact of their minor's presence within the state shall
             1527      confer jurisdiction on the court in proceedings in minor's cases under this chapter as to any
             1528      absent parent or guardian, provided that due notice has been given [in the following manner:]
             1529      as provided in Subsection (13)(b).
             1530          [(a)] (b) (i) If the address of the parent or guardian is known, due notice is given by
             1531      sending him a copy of the summons by registered mail with a return receipt to be signed by the
             1532      addressee only, or by personal service outside the state, as provided in the Utah Rules of Civil
             1533      Procedure. Service by registered mail shall be complete upon return to the court of the signed
             1534      receipt.
             1535          [(b)] (ii) If the address or whereabouts of the parent or guardian outside the state
             1536      cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, due notice is given by publishing a summons in a
             1537      newspaper having general circulation in the county in which the proceeding is pending. The
             1538      summons shall be published once a week for four successive weeks. Service shall be complete
             1539      on the day of the last publication.
             1540          (c) Service of summons as provided in this Subsection (13) shall vest the court with
             1541      jurisdiction over the parent or guardian served in the same manner and to the same extent as if
             1542      the person served was served personally within the state.
             1543          (14) (a) In the case of service in the state, service completed not less than 48 hours
             1544      before the time set in the summons for the appearance of the person served, shall be sufficient


             1545      to confer jurisdiction.
             1546          (b) In the case of service outside the state, service completed not less than five days
             1547      before the time set in the summons for appearance of the person served, shall be sufficient to
             1548      confer jurisdiction.
             1549          (15) Computation of periods of time under this chapter shall be made in accordance
             1550      with the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure.
             1551          Section 26. Section 78-3a-115 is amended to read:
             1552           78-3a-115. Hearings -- Public excluded, exceptions -- Victims admitted -- Minor's
             1553      cases heard separately from adult cases -- Minor or parents or custodian heard
             1554      separately -- Continuance of hearing -- Consolidation of proceedings involving more than
             1555      one minor.
             1556          (1) Hearings in minor's cases shall be held before the court without a jury and may be
             1557      conducted in an informal manner.
             1558          (a) (i) In abuse, neglect, and dependency cases in all districts other than pilot districts
             1559      selected by the Judicial Council under Subsection 78-3-21 (15)(a), the court shall exclude [all
             1560      persons] the general public from hearings held prior to July 1, 2005 and admit only those
             1561      persons who [do not] have a direct interest in the proceedings[.] or who have been requested by
             1562      the parent or legal guardian to be present.
             1563          (ii) The court may exclude a person from a hearing under Subsection (1)(a)(i), by
             1564      motion of a party to the proceeding or its own motion, after making a finding described in
             1565      Subsection 78-3a-115.1 (2)(a).
             1566          (iii) The court shall allow a person requested by the parent or legal guardian to be
             1567      present at a proceeding under Subsection (1)(a)(i), and not excluded under Subsection
             1568      (1)(a)(ii), to submit testimony to the court.
             1569          (b) In delinquency cases the court shall admit all persons who have a direct interest in
             1570      the case and may admit persons requested by the parent or legal guardian to be present. The
             1571      court shall exclude all other persons except as provided in Subsection (1)(c).
             1572          (c) In delinquency cases in which the minor charged is 14 years of age or older, the
             1573      court shall admit any person unless the hearing is closed by the court upon findings on the
             1574      record for good cause if:
             1575          (i) the minor has been charged with an offense which would be a felony if committed


             1576      by an adult; or
             1577          (ii) (A) the minor is charged with an offense that would be a class A or B misdemeanor
             1578      if committed by an adult[,]; and
             1579          (B) the minor has been previously charged with an offense which would be a
             1580      misdemeanor or felony if committed by an adult.
             1581          (d) (i) The victim of any act charged in a petition or information involving an offense
             1582      committed by a minor which if committed by an adult would be a felony or a class A or class B
             1583      misdemeanor shall, upon request, be afforded all rights afforded victims in Title 77, Chapter
             1584      36, Cohabitant Abuse Procedures Act, Title 77, Chapter 37, Victims' Rights, and Title 77,
             1585      Chapter 38, Rights of Crime Victims Act.
             1586          (ii) The notice provisions in Section 77-38-3 do not apply to important juvenile justice
             1587      hearings as defined in Section 77-38-2 .
             1588          (e) A victim, upon request to appropriate juvenile court personnel, shall have the right
             1589      to inspect and duplicate juvenile court legal records that have not been expunged concerning:
             1590          (i) the scheduling of any court hearings on the petition;
             1591          (ii) any findings made by the court; and
             1592          (iii) any sentence or decree imposed by the court.
             1593          (2) (a) Minor's cases shall be heard separately from adult cases.
             1594          (b) The minor or [his] the minor's parents or custodian may be heard separately when
             1595      considered necessary by the court.
             1596          (c) The hearing may be continued from time to time to a date specified by court order.
             1597          (3) When more than one minor is involved in a home situation which may be found to
             1598      constitute neglect or dependency, or when more than one minor is alleged to be involved in the
             1599      same law violation, the proceedings may be consolidated, except that separate hearings may be
             1600      held with respect to disposition.
             1601          Section 27. Section 78-3a-118 (Effective 07/01/04) is amended to read:
             1602           78-3a-118 (Effective 07/01/04). Adjudication of jurisdiction of juvenile court --
             1603      Disposition of cases -- Enumeration of possible court orders -- Considerations of court --
             1604      Obtaining DNA sample.
             1605          (1) (a) When a minor is found to come within the provisions of Section 78-3a-104 , the
             1606      court shall so adjudicate. The court shall make a finding of the facts upon which it bases its


             1607      jurisdiction over the minor. However, in cases within the provisions of Subsection
             1608      78-3a-104 (1), findings of fact are not necessary.
             1609          (b) If the court adjudicates a minor for a crime of violence or an offense in violation of
             1610      Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 5, Weapons, it shall order that notice of the adjudication be provided
             1611      to the school superintendent of the district in which the minor resides or attends school. Notice
             1612      shall be made to the district superintendent within three days of the adjudication and shall
             1613      include the specific offenses for which the minor was adjudicated.
             1614          (2) Upon adjudication the court may make the following dispositions by court order:
             1615          (a) (i) The court may place the minor on probation or under protective supervision in
             1616      the minor's own home and upon conditions determined by the court, including compensatory
             1617      service as provided in Section 78-11-20.7 .
             1618          (ii) The court may place the minor in state supervision with the probation department
             1619      of the court, under the legal custody of:
             1620          (A) [his] the minor's parent or guardian;
             1621          (B) the Division of Juvenile Justice Services; or
             1622          (C) the Division of Child and Family Services.
             1623          (iii) If the court orders probation or state supervision, the court shall direct that notice
             1624      of its order be provided to designated persons in the local law enforcement agency and the
             1625      school or transferee school, if applicable, which the minor attends. The designated persons
             1626      may receive the information for purposes of the minor's supervision and student safety.
             1627          (iv) Any employee of the local law enforcement agency and the school which the
             1628      minor attends who discloses the court's order of probation is not:
             1629          (A) civilly liable except when the disclosure constitutes fraud or malice as provided in
             1630      Section 63-30-4 ; and
             1631          (B) civilly or criminally liable except when the disclosure constitutes a knowing
             1632      violation of Section 63-2-801 .
             1633          (b) The court may place the minor in the legal custody of a relative or other suitable
             1634      person, with or without probation or protective supervision, but the juvenile court may not
             1635      assume the function of developing foster home services.
             1636          (c) (i) The court may:
             1637          (A) vest legal custody of the minor in the Division of Child and Family Services,


             1638      Division of Juvenile Justice Services, or the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health;
             1639      and
             1640          (B) order the Department of Human Services to provide dispositional
             1641      recommendations and services.
             1642          (ii) For minors who may qualify for services from two or more divisions within the
             1643      Department of Human Services, the court may vest legal custody with the department.
             1644          (iii) (A) Minors who are committed to the custody of the Division of Child and Family
             1645      Services on grounds other than abuse or neglect are subject to the provisions of Title 78,
             1646      Chapter 3a, Part 3A, Minors in Custody on Grounds Other Than Abuse or Neglect, and Title
             1647      62A, Chapter 4a, Part 2A, Minors in Custody on Grounds Other Than Abuse or Neglect.
             1648          (B) Prior to the court entering an order to place a minor in the custody of the Division
             1649      of Child and Family Services on grounds other than abuse or neglect, the court shall provide
             1650      the division with notice of the hearing no later than five days before the time specified for the
             1651      hearing so the division may attend the hearing.
             1652          (C) Prior to committing a minor to the custody of the Division of Child and Family
             1653      Services, the court shall make a finding as to what reasonable efforts have been attempted to
             1654      prevent the minor's removal from [his] the minor's home.
             1655          (d) (i) The court may commit the minor to the Division of Juvenile Justice Services for
             1656      secure confinement.
             1657          (ii) A minor under the jurisdiction of the court solely on the ground of abuse, neglect,
             1658      or dependency under Subsection 78-3a-104 (1)(c) may not be committed to the Division of
             1659      Juvenile Justice Services.
             1660          (e) The court may commit the minor, subject to the court retaining continuing
             1661      jurisdiction over [him] the minor, to the temporary custody of the Division of Juvenile Justice
             1662      Services for observation and evaluation for a period not to exceed 45 days, which period may
             1663      be extended up to 15 days at the request of the director of the Division of Juvenile Justice
             1664      Services.
             1665          (f) (i) The court may commit the minor to a place of detention or an alternative to
             1666      detention for a period not to exceed 30 days subject to the court retaining continuing
             1667      jurisdiction over the minor. This commitment may be stayed or suspended upon conditions
             1668      ordered by the court.


             1669          (ii) This Subsection (2)(f) applies only to those minors adjudicated for:
             1670          (A) an act which if committed by an adult would be a criminal offense; or
             1671          (B) contempt of court under Section 78-3a-901 .
             1672          (g) The court may vest legal custody of an abused, neglected, or dependent minor in
             1673      the Division of Child and Family Services or any other appropriate person in accordance with
             1674      the requirements and procedures of Title 78, Chapter 3a, Part 3, Abuse, Neglect, and
             1675      Dependency Proceedings.
             1676          (h) (i) The court may place the minor on a ranch or forestry camp, or similar facility for
             1677      care and also for work, if possible, if the person, agency, or association operating the facility
             1678      has been approved or has otherwise complied with all applicable state and local laws.
             1679          (ii) A minor placed in a forestry camp or similar facility may be required to work on
             1680      fire prevention, forestation and reforestation, recreational works, forest roads, and on other
             1681      works on or off the grounds of the facility and may be paid wages, subject to the approval of
             1682      and under conditions set by the court.
             1683          (i) (A) The court may order the minor to repair, replace, or otherwise make restitution
             1684      for damage or loss caused by the minor's wrongful act, including costs of treatment as stated in
             1685      Section 78-3a-318 , and impose fines in limited amounts.
             1686          (B) The court may also require the minor to reimburse an individual, entity, or
             1687      governmental agency who offered and paid a reward to a person or persons for providing
             1688      information resulting in a court adjudication that the minor is within the jurisdiction of the
             1689      juvenile court due to the commission of a criminal offense.
             1690          (C) If a minor has been returned to this state under the Interstate Compact on Juveniles,
             1691      the court may order the minor to make restitution for costs expended by any governmental
             1692      entity for the return.
             1693          (j) The court may issue orders necessary for the collection of restitution and fines
             1694      ordered by the court, including garnishments, wage withholdings, and executions.
             1695          (k) (i) The court may through its probation department encourage the development of
             1696      employment or work programs:
             1697          (A) to enable minors to fulfill their obligations under Subsection (2)(i); and
             1698          (B) for other purposes considered desirable by the court.
             1699          (ii) Consistent with the order of the court, the probation officer may permit the minor


             1700      found to be within the jurisdiction of the court to participate in a program of work restitution or
             1701      compensatory service in lieu of paying part or all of the fine imposed by the court.
             1702          (l) (i) In violations of traffic laws within the court's jurisdiction, the court may, in
             1703      addition to any other disposition authorized by this section:
             1704          (A) restrain the minor from driving for periods of time the court considers necessary;
             1705      and
             1706          (B) take possession of the minor's driver license.
             1707          (ii) The court may enter any other disposition under Subsection (2)(l)(i); however, the
             1708      suspension of driving privileges for an offense under Section 78-3a-506 [are] is governed only
             1709      by Section 78-3a-506 .
             1710          (m) (i) When a minor is found within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under
             1711      Section 78-3a-104 because of violating Section 58-37-8 , Title 58, Chapter 37a, Utah Drug
             1712      Paraphernalia Act, or Title 58, Chapter 37b, Imitation Controlled Substances Act, the court
             1713      shall, in addition to any fines or fees otherwise imposed, order that the minor perform a
             1714      minimum of 20 hours, but no more than 100 hours, of compensatory service. Satisfactory
             1715      completion of an approved substance abuse prevention or treatment program may be credited
             1716      by the court as compensatory service hours.
             1717          (ii) When a minor is found within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under Section
             1718      78-3a-104 because of a violation of Section 32A-12-209 or Subsection 76-9-701 (1), the court
             1719      may, upon the first adjudication, and shall, upon a second or subsequent adjudication, order
             1720      that the minor perform a minimum of 20 hours, but no more than 100 hours of compensatory
             1721      service, in addition to any fines or fees otherwise imposed. Satisfactory completion of an
             1722      approved substance abuse prevention or treatment program may be credited by the court as
             1723      compensatory service hours.
             1724          (n) (i) [The] Except as provided in Subsection (2)(n)(ii), the court may order that the
             1725      minor be examined or treated by a physician, surgeon, psychiatrist, or psychologist or that [he]
             1726      the minor receive other special care. For these purposes the court may place the minor in a
             1727      hospital or other suitable facility.
             1728          (ii) In a case involving potential medical or mental health neglect, the court may not
             1729      order an examination, treatment, or special care under Subsection (2)(n)(i) or any other
             1730      provision of law unless:


             1731          (A) at least one of the minor's parents or guardian consents to the examination,
             1732      treatment, or special care;
             1733          (B) the examination, treatment, or special care ordered by the court does not pose a
             1734      significant risk of producing serious side effects, including:
             1735          (I) death;
             1736          (II) blindness;
             1737          (III) suppression of growth;
             1738           H [ (IV) depression; ] h
             1739           H [ (V) ] (IV) h behavior disturbances;
             1740           H [ (VI) ] (V) h thought disorders;
             1741           H [ (VII) ] (VI) h tardive dyskenisia;
             1742           H [ (VIII) ] (VII) h brain function impairment; or
             1743           H [ (IX) ] (VIII) h emotional or physical harm resulting from the compulsory nature of the
             1743a      treatment
             1744      or special care; or
             1745          (C) H CLEAR AND CONVINCING h evidence demonstrates H [ beyond a reasonable doubt ] h
             1745a      that the examination, treatment,
             1746      or special care provided by the parents or legal guardian, or the lack thereof, will result in an
             1747      immediate serious threat to the life or essential physiological functions of the minor.
             1748          (o) (i) The court may appoint a guardian for the minor if [it] an appointment appears
             1749      necessary in the interest of the minor, and may appoint as guardian a public or private
             1750      institution or agency in which legal custody of the minor is vested.
             1751          (ii) In placing a minor under the guardianship or legal custody of an individual or of a
             1752      private agency or institution, the court shall give primary consideration to the welfare of the
             1753      minor. [When practicable, the] The court [may] shall take into consideration the religious
             1754      preferences of the minor and of the minor's parents.
             1755          (p) (i) In support of a decree under Section 78-3a-104 , the court may order reasonable
             1756      conditions to be complied with by the parents or guardian, the minor, the minor's custodian, or
             1757      any other person who has been made a party to the proceedings. Conditions may include:
             1758          (A) parent-time by the parents or one parent;
             1759          (B) restrictions on the minor's associates;
             1760          (C) restrictions on the minor's occupation and other activities; and
             1761          (D) requirements to be observed by the parents or custodian.


             1762          (ii) A minor whose parents or guardians successfully complete a family or other
             1763      counseling program may be credited by the court for detention, confinement, or probation time.
             1764          (q) The court may order the minor to be committed to the physical custody of a local
             1765      mental health authority, in accordance with the procedures and requirements of Title 62A,
             1766      Chapter 15, Part 7, Commitment of Persons Under Age 18 to Division of Substance Abuse and
             1767      Mental Health.
             1768          (r) (i) The court may make an order committing a minor within its jurisdiction to the
             1769      Utah State Developmental Center if the minor has mental retardation in accordance with the
             1770      provisions of Title 62A, Chapter 5, Part 3, Admission to Mental Retardation Facility.
             1771          (ii) The court shall follow the procedure applicable in the district courts with respect to
             1772      judicial commitments to the Utah State Developmental Center when ordering a commitment
             1773      under Subsection (2)(r)(i).
             1774          (s) The court may terminate all parental rights upon a finding of compliance with the
             1775      provisions of Title 78, Chapter 3a, Part 4, Termination of Parental Rights Act.
             1776          (t) The court may make any other reasonable orders for the best interest of the minor or
             1777      as required for the protection of the public, except that a person younger than 18 years of age
             1778      may not be committed to jail or prison.
             1779          (u) The court may combine the dispositions listed in this section if they are compatible.
             1780          (v) (i) Before depriving any parent of custody, the court shall give due consideration to
             1781      the rights of parents concerning their minor.
             1782          (ii) The court may transfer custody of a minor to another person, agency, or institution
             1783      in accordance with the requirements and procedures of Title 78, Chapter 3a, Part 3, Abuse,
             1784      Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings.
             1785          (w) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(y)(i), an order under this section for
             1786      probation or placement of a minor with an individual or an agency shall include a date certain
             1787      for a review of the case by the court. A new date shall be set upon each review.
             1788          (x) In reviewing foster home placements, special attention shall be given to making
             1789      adoptable minors available for adoption without delay.
             1790          (y) (i) The juvenile court may enter an order of permanent custody and guardianship
             1791      with a relative or individual of a minor where the court has previously acquired jurisdiction as
             1792      a result of an adjudication of abuse, neglect, or dependency. The juvenile court may enter an


             1793      order for child support on behalf of the minor child against the natural or adoptive parents of
             1794      the child.
             1795          (ii) Orders under Subsection (2)(y)(i):
             1796          (A) shall remain in effect until the minor reaches majority;
             1797          (B) are not subject to review under Section 78-3a-119 ; and
             1798          (C) may be modified by petition or motion as provided in Section 78-3a-903 .
             1799          (iii) Orders permanently terminating the rights of a parent, guardian, or custodian and
             1800      permanent orders of custody and guardianship do not expire with a termination of jurisdiction
             1801      of the juvenile court.
             1802          (3) In addition to the dispositions described in Subsection (2), when a minor comes
             1803      within the court's jurisdiction [he], the minor may be given a choice by the court to serve in the
             1804      National Guard in lieu of other sanctions, provided:
             1805          (a) the minor meets the current entrance qualifications for service in the National
             1806      Guard as determined by a recruiter, whose determination is final;
             1807          (b) the minor is not under the jurisdiction of the court for any act that:
             1808          (i) would be a felony if committed by an adult;
             1809          (ii) is a violation of Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act; or
             1810          (iii) was committed with a weapon; and
             1811          (c) the court retains jurisdiction over the minor under conditions set by the court and
             1812      agreed upon by the recruiter or the unit commander to which the minor is eventually assigned.
             1813          (4) (a) A DNA specimen shall be obtained from a minor who is under the jurisdiction
             1814      of the court as described in Subsection 53-10-403 (3). The specimen shall be obtained by:
             1815          (i) designated employees of the court; or[,]
             1816          (ii) if the minor is in the legal custody of the Division of Juvenile Justice Services,
             1817      [then] by designated employees of the division under Subsection 53-10-404 (5)(b).
             1818          (b) The responsible agency shall ensure that employees designated to collect the saliva
             1819      DNA specimens receive appropriate training and that the specimens are obtained in accordance
             1820      with accepted protocol.
             1821          (c) Reimbursements paid under Subsection 53-10-404 (2)(a) shall be placed in the DNA
             1822      Specimen Restricted Account created in Section 53-10-407 .
             1823          (d) Payment of the reimbursement is second in priority to payments the minor is


             1824      ordered to make for restitution under this section and treatment under Section 78-3a-318 .
             1825          Section 28. Section 78-3a-301 (Effective 07/01/04) is amended to read:
             1826           78-3a-301 (Effective 07/01/04). Court-ordered protective custody of a minor
             1827      following petition filing -- Grounds.
             1828          (1) After a petition has been filed under Subsection 78-3a-305 (1), if the minor who is
             1829      the subject of the petition is not in the protective custody of the division, a court may order that
             1830      the minor be removed from the minor's home or otherwise taken into protective custody if the
             1831      court finds, by [a preponderance of the] clear and convincing evidence, that any one or more of
             1832      the following circumstances exist:
             1833          (a) there is an imminent danger to the physical health or safety of the minor and the
             1834      minor's physical health or safety may not be protected without removing the minor from the
             1835      custody of the minor's parent or guardian[. If a minor has previously been adjudicated as
             1836      abused, neglected, or dependent, and a subsequent incident of abuse, neglect, or dependency
             1837      has occurred involving the same alleged abuser or under similar circumstance as the previous
             1838      abuse, that fact constitutes prima facie evidence that the minor cannot safely remain in the
             1839      custody of the minor's parent];
             1840          (b) a parent or guardian engages in [or threatens the minor with] unreasonable conduct
             1841      that H [ [ ] causes the minor [ ] ] h [ to suffer] H SERIOUS [ [ ] emotional damage [ ] ] OR h
             1841a      constitutes mental cruelty and there are no
             1842      reasonable means available by which the minor's emotional health may be protected without
             1843      removing the minor from the custody of the minor's parent or guardian;
             1844          (c) [(i)] the minor or another minor residing in the same household has been physically
             1845      or sexually abused, or is considered to be at substantial risk of being physically or sexually
             1846      abused, by a parent or guardian, a member of the parent's or guardian's household, or other
             1847      person known to the parent or guardian[.];
             1848          [(ii) For purposes of this Subsection (1)(c), another minor residing in the same
             1849      household may not be removed from the home unless that minor is considered to be at
             1850      substantial risk of being physically or sexually abused as described in Subsection (1)(c)(i) or
             1851      (iii).]
             1852          [(iii) If a parent or guardian has received actual notice that physical or sexual abuse by
             1853      a person known to the parent has occurred, and there is evidence that the parent or guardian
             1854      failed to protect the minor by allowing the minor to be in the physical presence of the alleged


             1855      abuser, that fact constitutes prima facie evidence that the minor is at substantial risk of being
             1856      physically or sexually abused;]
             1857          (d) the parent or guardian is unwilling to have physical custody of the minor;
             1858          (e) the minor has been abandoned or left without any provision for the minor's support;
             1859          (f) a parent or guardian who has been incarcerated or institutionalized has not arranged
             1860      or cannot arrange for safe and appropriate care for the minor;
             1861          (g) a relative or other adult custodian with whom the minor has been left by the parent
             1862      or guardian is unwilling or unable to provide care or support for the minor, the whereabouts of
             1863      the parent or guardian are unknown, and reasonable efforts to locate the parent or guardian
             1864      have been unsuccessful;
             1865          (h) the minor is in immediate need of medical care;
             1866          (i) (i) a parent's or guardian's actions, omissions, or habitual action create an
             1867      environment that poses a serious or substantial threat to the minor's health or safety; or
             1868          (ii) a parent's or guardian's action in leaving a minor unattended would reasonably pose
             1869      a serious or substantial threat to the minor's health or safety;
             1870          (j) [(i)] the minor or another minor residing in the same household has been neglected;
             1871      [and]
             1872          [(ii) for purposes of Subsection (1)(j)(i), another minor residing in the same household
             1873      may not be removed unless that minor is considered to be at substantial risk of being
             1874      neglected;]
             1875          (k) an infant has been abandoned, as defined in Section 78-3a-313.5 ;
             1876          (l) the parent or guardian, or an adult residing in the same household as the parent or
             1877      guardian, has been charged or arrested pursuant to Title 58, Chapter 37d, Clandestine Drug Lab
             1878      Act, and any clandestine laboratory operation, as defined in Section 58-37d-3 , was located in
             1879      the residence or on the property where the minor resided; or
             1880          (m) the minor's welfare is otherwise endangered.
             1881          (2) (a) For purposes of Subsection (1)(a), if a minor has previously been adjudicated as
             1882      abused, neglected, or dependent, and a subsequent incident of abuse, neglect, or dependency
             1883      has occurred involving the same alleged abuser or under similar circumstance as the previous
             1884      abuse, that fact constitutes prima facie evidence that the minor cannot safely remain in the
             1885      custody of the minor's parent.


             1886          (b) For purposes of Subsection (1)(c):
             1887          (i) another minor residing in the same household may not be removed from the home
             1888      unless that minor is considered to be at substantial risk of being physically or sexually abused
             1889      as described in Subsection (1)(c) or (2)(b)(ii); and
             1890          (ii) if a parent or guardian has received actual notice that physical or sexual abuse by a
             1891      person known to the parent has occurred, and there is evidence that the parent or guardian
             1892      failed to protect the minor by allowing the minor to be in the physical presence of the alleged
             1893      abuser, that fact constitutes prima facie evidence that the minor is at substantial risk of being
             1894      physically or sexually abused.
             1895          (c) For purposes of Subsection (1)(j), another minor residing in the same household
             1896      may not be removed unless that minor is considered to be at substantial risk of being neglected.
             1897          [(2)] (3) A court may not remove a minor from the parent's or guardian's custody on the
             1898      basis of educational neglect, in the absence of one of the factors described in Subsection (1).
             1899          [(3)] (4) A court may not remove a minor from the parent's or guardian's custody on the
             1900      basis of mental illness or poverty of the parent or guardian, in the absence of one of the factors
             1901      described in Subsection (1).
             1902          [(4)] (5) A minor removed from the custody of the minor's parent or guardian under
             1903      this section may not be placed or kept in a secure detention facility pending further court
             1904      proceedings unless the minor is detainable based on guidelines promulgated by the Division of
             1905      Juvenile Justice Services.
             1906          [(5)] (6) This section does not preclude removal of a minor from the minor's home
             1907      without a warrant or court order under Section 62A-4a-202.1 .
             1908          Section 29. Section 78-3a-306 is amended to read:
             1909           78-3a-306. Shelter hearing.
             1910          (1) A shelter hearing shall be held within 72 hours excluding weekends and holidays
             1911      after any one or all of the following occur:
             1912          (a) removal of the child from [his] the child's home by the division [of Child and
             1913      Family Services];
             1914          (b) placement of the child in the protective custody of the division [of Child and
             1915      Family Services];
             1916          (c) emergency kinship placement under Subsection 62A-4a-202.1 (4); or


             1917          (d) as an alternative to removal of the child, a parent has entered a domestic violence
             1918      shelter at the request of the division [of Child and Family Services].
             1919          (2) Upon the occurrence of any of the circumstances described in Subsections (1)(a)
             1920      through (1)(d), the division shall issue a notice that contains all of the following:
             1921          (a) the name and address of the person to whom the notice is directed;
             1922          (b) the date, time, and place of the shelter hearing;
             1923          (c) the name of the minor on whose behalf a petition is being brought;
             1924          (d) a concise statement regarding:
             1925          (i) the reasons for removal or other action of the division under Subsection (1); and
             1926          (ii) the allegations and code sections under which the proceeding has been instituted;
             1927          (e) a statement that the parent or guardian to whom notice is given, and the minor, are
             1928      entitled to have an attorney present at the shelter hearing, and that if the parent or guardian is
             1929      indigent and cannot afford an attorney, and desires to be represented by an attorney, one will be
             1930      provided; and
             1931          (f) a statement that the parent or guardian is liable for the cost of support of the minor
             1932      in the protective custody, temporary custody, and custody of the division, and the cost for legal
             1933      counsel appointed for the parent or guardian under Subsection (2)(e), according to [his] the
             1934      parent's or guardian's financial ability.
             1935          (3) That notice shall be personally served as soon as possible, but no later than one
             1936      business day after removal of a child from [his] the child's home, on:
             1937          (a) the appropriate guardian ad litem; and
             1938          (b) both parents and any guardian of the minor, unless they cannot be located.
             1939          (4) The following persons shall be present at the shelter hearing:
             1940          (a) the child, unless it would be detrimental for the child;
             1941          (b) the child's parents or guardian, unless they cannot be located, or fail to appear in
             1942      response to the notice;
             1943          (c) counsel for the parents, if one has been requested;
             1944          (d) the child's guardian ad litem;
             1945          (e) the caseworker from the division [of Child and Family Services] who has been
             1946      assigned to the case; and
             1947          (f) the attorney from the attorney general's office who is representing the division.


             1948          (5) (a) (i) At the shelter hearing, the court shall provide an opportunity for the minor's
             1949      parent or guardian, if present, and any other person having relevant knowledge, including any
             1950      person requested by the parent or guardian to be present, to provide relevant testimony.
             1951          (ii) The court may also provide an opportunity for the minor to testify.
             1952          (b) (i) The court may consider all relevant evidence, in accordance with the Utah Rules
             1953      of Juvenile Procedure.
             1954          (ii) The court shall hear relevant evidence presented by the minor, [his] the minor's
             1955      parent or guardian, the requesting party, or their counsel, but may in its discretion limit
             1956      testimony and evidence to only that which goes to the issues of removal and the child's need for
             1957      continued protection.
             1958          (6) If the child is in the protective custody of the division, the division shall report to
             1959      the court:
             1960          (a) the reasons why the minor was removed from the parent's or guardian's custody;
             1961          (b) any services provided to the child and [his] the child's family in an effort to prevent
             1962      removal;
             1963          (c) the need, if any, for continued shelter;
             1964          (d) the available services that could facilitate the return of the minor to the custody of
             1965      [his] the minor's parent or guardian; and
             1966          (e) whether the child has any relatives who may be able and willing to take temporary
             1967      custody.
             1968          (7) The court shall consider all relevant evidence provided by persons or entities
             1969      authorized to present relevant evidence pursuant to this section.
             1970          (8) (a) If necessary to protect the child, preserve the rights of a party, or for other good
             1971      cause shown, the court may grant no more than one time-limited continuance, not to exceed
             1972      five judicial days.
             1973          (b) If the child's parent or guardian requests a continuance under Subsection (8)(a), the
             1974      court shall honor the request as nearly as practicable.
             1975          (9) (a) If the child is in the protective custody of the division, the court shall order that
             1976      the minor be released from the protective custody of the division unless it finds, by [a
             1977      preponderance of the] clear and convincing evidence, that any one of the following exist:
             1978          [(a)] (i) there is a substantial danger to the physical health or safety of the minor and


             1979      the minor's physical health or safety may not be protected without removing [him] the minor
             1980      from [his parent's] the custody[. If a minor has previously been adjudicated as abused,
             1981      neglected, or dependent and a subsequent incident of abuse, neglect, or dependency occurs, that
             1982      fact constitutes prima facie evidence that the child cannot safely remain in the custody of his
             1983      parent] of the minor's parent;
             1984          [(b)] (ii) the minor is suffering emotional damage[, as may be indicated by, but is not
             1985      limited to, extreme anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or negative aggressive behavior toward
             1986      self or others], and there are no reasonable means available by which the minor's emotional
             1987      health may be protected without removing the minor from the custody of [his] the minor's
             1988      parent;
             1989          (iii) without continued custody the minor is at substantial risk of abuse;
             1990          [(c)] (iv) the minor or another minor residing in the same household has been
             1991      physically or sexually abused, or is considered to be at substantial risk of being physically or
             1992      sexually abused, by a parent, a member of the parent's household, or other person known to the
             1993      parent[. If a parent has received actual notice that physical or sexual abuse by a person known
             1994      to the parent has occurred, and there is evidence that the parent has allowed the child to be in
             1995      the physical presence of the alleged abuser, that fact constitutes prima facie evidence that the
             1996      child is at substantial risk of being physically or sexually abused];
             1997          [(d)] (v) the parent is unwilling to have physical custody of the child;
             1998          [(e)] (vi) the minor has been left without any provision for [his] the minor's support;
             1999          [(f)] (vii) a parent who has been incarcerated or institutionalized has not or cannot
             2000      arrange for safe and appropriate care for the minor;
             2001          [(g)] (viii) a relative or other adult custodian with whom the minor has been left by the
             2002      parent is unwilling or unable to provide care or support for the minor, the whereabouts of the
             2003      parent are unknown, and reasonable efforts to locate [him] the parent have been unsuccessful;
             2004          [(h) the minor is in immediate need of medical care;]
             2005          [(i)] (ix) the physical environment or the fact that the child is left unattended beyond a
             2006      reasonable period of time poses a threat to the child's health or safety;
             2007          [(j) the minor or another minor residing in the same household has been neglected;]
             2008          [(k)] (x) the parent, or an adult residing in the same household as the parent, has been
             2009      charged or arrested pursuant to Title 58, Chapter 37d, Clandestine Drug Lab Act, and any


             2010      clandestine laboratory operation, as defined in Section 58-37d-3 , was located in the residence
             2011      or on the property where the child resided; or
             2012          [(l)] (xi) the child's welfare is [otherwise] substantially endangered.
             2013          (b) (i) For purposes of Subsection (9)(a)(i), if a minor has previously been adjudicated
             2014      as abused, neglected, or dependent and a subsequent incident of abuse or dependency occurs,
             2015      that fact constitutes prima facie evidence that the child cannot safely remain in the custody of
             2016      the minor's parent.
             2017          (ii) For purposes of Subsection (9)(a)(iv), the child is at substantial risk of abuse if the
             2018      court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that the parent:
             2019          (A) has received actual notice that abuse by a person known to the parent has occurred;
             2020      and
             2021          (B) has allowed the child to be in the physical presence of the alleged abuser.
             2022          (10) (a) The court shall also make a determination on the record as to whether
             2023      reasonable efforts were made to prevent or eliminate the need for removal of the minor from
             2024      [his] the minor's home and whether there are available services that would prevent the need for
             2025      continued removal. If the court finds that the minor can be safely returned to the custody of
             2026      [his] the minor's parent or guardian through the provision of those services, it shall place the
             2027      minor with [his] the minor's parent or guardian and order that those services be provided by the
             2028      division.
             2029          (b) In making that determination, and in ordering and providing services, the child's
             2030      health, safety, and welfare shall be the [paramount] primary concern, in accordance with
             2031      federal law.
             2032          (11) Where the division's first contact with the family occurred during an emergency
             2033      situation in which the child could not safely remain at home, the court shall make a finding that
             2034      any lack of preplacement preventive efforts was appropriate.
             2035          (12) In cases where actual sexual abuse or abandonment, or serious physical abuse or
             2036      neglect are involved, neither the division nor the court has any duty to make "reasonable
             2037      efforts" or to, in any other way, attempt to maintain a child in [his] the child's home, return a
             2038      child to [his] the child's home, provide reunification services, or attempt to rehabilitate the
             2039      offending parent or parents.
             2040          (13) The court may not order continued removal of a minor solely on the basis of


             2041      educational neglect [as described in Subsection 78-3a-103 (1)(s)(ii)].
             2042          (14) (a) Whenever a court orders continued removal of a minor under this section, it
             2043      shall state the facts on which that decision is based.
             2044          (b) If no continued removal is ordered and the minor is returned home, the court shall
             2045      state the facts on which that decision is based.
             2046          (15) If the court finds that continued removal and temporary custody are necessary for
             2047      the protection of a child [because harm may result to the child if he were returned home], it
             2048      shall order continued removal regardless of any error in the initial removal of the child, or the
             2049      failure of a party to comply with notice provisions, or any other procedural requirement of this
             2050      chapter or Title 62A, Chapter 4a, Child and Family Services.
             2051          Section 30. Section 78-3a-311 is amended to read:
             2052           78-3a-311. Dispositional hearing -- Reunification services -- Exceptions.
             2053          (1) The court may make any of the dispositions described in Section 78-3a-118 , place
             2054      the child in the custody or guardianship of any individual or public or private entity or agency,
             2055      or order protective supervision, family preservation, medical or mental health treatment, or
             2056      other services.
             2057          (2) (a) (i) Whenever the court orders continued removal at the dispositional hearing,
             2058      and that the minor remain in the custody of the division [of Child and Family Services], it shall
             2059      first establish a primary permanency goal for the minor and determine whether, in view of the
             2060      primary permanency goal, reunification services are appropriate for the child and the child's
             2061      family, pursuant to Subsection (3).
             2062          (ii) When the court determines that reunification services are appropriate for the child
             2063      and the child's family, the court shall provide for reasonable parent-time with the parent or
             2064      parents from whose custody the child was removed, unless:
             2065          (A) parent-time [is not in the best interest] would threaten the physical safety or life of
             2066      the child[.];
             2067          (B) the child suffered at the hands of the parent:
             2068          (I) sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; or
             2069          (II) physical abuse or mental cruelty; or
             2070          (C) parent-time would cause the child emotional anguish.
             2071          (iii) In cases where obvious sexual abuse, abandonment, or serious physical abuse or


             2072      serious neglect are involved, neither the division nor the court has any duty to make
             2073      "reasonable efforts" or to, in any other way, attempt to provide reunification services, or to
             2074      attempt to rehabilitate the offending parent or parents. In all cases, the child's health, safety,
             2075      and welfare shall be the court's [paramount] primary concern in determining whether
             2076      reasonable efforts to reunify should be made.
             2077          (b) (i) In addition to the primary permanency goal, the court shall establish a
             2078      concurrent permanency goal. The concurrent permanency goal shall include a representative
             2079      list of the conditions under which the primary permanency goal will be abandoned in favor of
             2080      the concurrent permanency goal and an explanation of the effect of abandoning or modifying
             2081      the primary permanency goal.
             2082          (ii) A permanency hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Subsection
             2083      78-3a-312 (1)(b) within 30 days if something other than reunification is initially established as a
             2084      child's primary permanency goal.
             2085          (iii) (A) The court may amend a child's primary permanency goal before the
             2086      establishment of a final permanency plan under Section 78-3a-312 . The court is not limited to
             2087      the terms of the concurrent permanency goal in the event that the primary permanency goal is
             2088      abandoned.
             2089          (B) If, at anytime, the court determines that reunification is no longer a child's primary
             2090      permanency goal, the court shall conduct a permanency hearing in accordance with Section
             2091      78-3a-312 within the earlier of 30 days of the court's determination or 12 months from the
             2092      original removal of the child.
             2093          (c) (i) If the court determines that reunification services are appropriate, it shall order
             2094      that the division make reasonable efforts to provide services to the child and the child's parent
             2095      for the purpose of facilitating reunification of the family, for a specified period of time. In
             2096      providing those services, the child's health, safety, and welfare shall be the division's
             2097      [paramount] primary concern, and the court shall so order.
             2098          (ii) The court shall determine whether the services offered or provided by the division
             2099      under the treatment plan constitute "reasonable efforts" on the part of the division. The court
             2100      shall also determine and define the responsibilities of the parent under the treatment plan.
             2101      Those duties and responsibilities shall be identified on the record, for the purpose of assisting
             2102      in any future determination regarding the provision of reasonable efforts, in accordance with


             2103      state and federal law.
             2104          (iii) The time period for reunification services may not exceed 12 months from the date
             2105      that the child was initially removed from the child's home. Nothing in this section may be
             2106      construed to entitle any parent to an entire 12 months of reunification services.
             2107          (iv) If reunification services have been ordered, the court may terminate those services
             2108      at any time.
             2109          (v) If, at any time, continuation of reasonable efforts to reunify a child is determined to
             2110      be inconsistent with the final permanency plan for the child established pursuant to Subsection
             2111      78-3a-312 , then measures shall be taken, in a timely manner, to place the child in accordance
             2112      with the permanency plan, and to complete whatever steps are necessary to finalize the
             2113      permanent placement of the child.
             2114          (d) Any physical custody of the minor by the parent or a relative during the period
             2115      described in Subsection (2)(c) does not interrupt the running of the period.
             2116          (e) (i) If reunification services have been ordered, a permanency hearing shall be
             2117      conducted by the court in accordance with Section 78-3a-312 at the expiration of the time
             2118      period for reunification services. The permanency hearing shall be held no later than 12
             2119      months after the original removal of the child.
             2120          (ii) If reunification services have not been ordered, a permanency hearing shall be
             2121      conducted within 30 days, in accordance with Section 78-3a-312 .
             2122          (f) With regard to a child who is 36 months of age or younger at the time the child is
             2123      initially removed from the home, the court shall:
             2124          (i) hold a permanency hearing eight months after the date of the initial removal,
             2125      pursuant to Section 78-3a-312 ; and
             2126          (ii) order the discontinuance of those services after eight months from the initial
             2127      removal of the child from the home if the parent or parents have not made substantial efforts to
             2128      comply with the treatment plan.
             2129          (g) With regard to a child in the custody of the division whose parent or parents have
             2130      been ordered to receive reunification services but who have abandoned that child for a period
             2131      of six months since the date that reunification services were ordered, the court shall terminate
             2132      reunification services, and the division shall petition the court for termination of parental
             2133      rights.


             2134          (3) (a) Because of the state's interest in and responsibility to protect and provide
             2135      permanency for children who are abused, neglected, or dependent, the Legislature finds that a
             2136      parent's interest in receiving reunification services is limited. The court may determine that
             2137      efforts to reunify a child with the child's family are not reasonable or appropriate, based on the
             2138      individual circumstances, and that reunification services should not be provided. In
             2139      determining "reasonable efforts" to be made with respect to a child, and in making "reasonable
             2140      efforts," the child's health, safety, and welfare shall be the [paramount] primary concern.
             2141          (b) (i) There is a presumption that reunification services should not be provided to a
             2142      parent if the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that any of the following
             2143      circumstances exist:
             2144          [(i)] (A) the whereabouts of the parents are unknown, based upon a verified affidavit
             2145      indicating that a reasonably diligent search has failed to locate the parent;
             2146          [(ii)] (B) the parent is suffering from a mental illness of such magnitude that it renders
             2147      [him] the parent incapable of utilizing reunification services; [that finding shall be based on
             2148      competent evidence from mental health professionals establishing that, even with the provision
             2149      of services, the parent is unlikely to be capable of adequately caring for the child within 12
             2150      months;]
             2151          [(iii)] (C) the minor has been previously adjudicated as an abused child due to physical
             2152      or sexual abuse, that following the adjudication the [child] minor was removed from the
             2153      custody of [his] the minor's parent, was subsequently returned to the custody of that parent, and
             2154      the minor is being removed due to additional physical or sexual abuse;
             2155          [(iv)] (D) the parent has caused the death of another child through abuse or neglect or
             2156      has committed, aided, abetted, attempted, conspired, or solicited to commit murder or
             2157      manslaughter of a child or child abuse homicide;
             2158          [(v)] (E) the minor has suffered [severe] serious abuse by the parent or by any person
             2159      known by the parent, if the parent knew or reasonably should have known that the person was
             2160      abusing the minor;
             2161          [(vi)] (F) the minor has been adjudicated an abused child as a result of [severe] serious
             2162      abuse by the parent, and the court finds that it would not benefit the child to pursue
             2163      reunification services with the offending parent;
             2164          [(vii)] (G) the parent's rights have been terminated with regard to any other child;


             2165          [(viii)] (H) the child has been removed from [his] the child's home on at least two
             2166      previous occasions and reunification services were offered or provided to the family at those
             2167      times; or
             2168          [(ix)] (I) the parent has abandoned the child for a period of six months or longer[; or].
             2169          [(x) any other circumstance that the court determines should preclude reunification
             2170      efforts or services.]
             2171          (ii) The finding under Subsection (3)(b)(i)(B) shall be based on competent evidence
             2172      from at least two mental health or medical professionals, who are not associates, establishing
             2173      that, even with the provision of services, the parent is unlikely to be capable of adequately
             2174      caring for the child within 12 months.
             2175          (4) (a) Failure of the parent to [respond to previous services or] substantially comply
             2176      with [any] a previous treatment plan, the fact that the child was abused while the parent was
             2177      under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a past history of violent behavior directed at the child
             2178      or an immediate family member, whether a parent continues to live with an individual who
             2179      abused the child, or any patterns of the parent's behavior that have exposed the child to
             2180      repeated abuse[, or testimony by a competent professional that the parent's behavior is unlikely
             2181      to be successful,] shall be considered in determining whether reunification services are
             2182      appropriate.
             2183          (b) The court shall also consider whether the parent has expressed an interest in
             2184      reunification with the child, in determining whether reunification services are appropriate.
             2185          (5) If reunification services are not ordered pursuant to Subsection (3)(a), and the
             2186      whereabouts of a parent become known within six months of the out-of-home placement of the
             2187      minor, the court may order the division to provide reunification services. The time limits
             2188      described in Subsection (2), however, are not tolled by the parent's absence.
             2189          (6) (a) If a parent is incarcerated or institutionalized, the court shall order reasonable
             2190      services unless it determines that those services would be seriously detrimental to the health or
             2191      safety of the minor. In determining detriment, the court shall consider:
             2192          (i) the age of the child[,];
             2193          (ii) the degree of parent-child bonding[,];
             2194          (iii) the length of the sentence[,];
             2195          (iv) the nature of the treatment[,];


             2196          (v) the nature of the crime or [illness,] mental H [ incapacity ] ILLNESS h ;
             2197          (vi) the degree of detriment to the [child] child's health and safety if services are not
             2198      offered [and,];
             2199          (vii) for minors ten years of age or older, the minor's attitude toward the
             2200      implementation of family reunification services[, and], which shall be given particular
             2201      consideration and weight; and
             2202          (viii) any other appropriate factors.
             2203          (b) (i) Reunification services for an incarcerated parent are subject to the 12-month
             2204      limitation imposed in Subsection (2).
             2205          (ii) Reunification services for an institutionalized parent are subject to the 12-month
             2206      limitation imposed in Subsection (2), unless the court determines that continued reunification
             2207      services would be in the child's best interest.
             2208          (7) If, pursuant to Subsection (3)(b)[(ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii), (viii), (ix), or (x)], the
             2209      court does not order reunification services, a permanency hearing shall be conducted within 30
             2210      days, in accordance with Section 78-3a-312 .
             2211          Section 31. Section 78-3a-320 is amended to read:
             2212           78-3a-320. Additional finding at adjudication hearing -- Petition -- Court records.
             2213          (1) Upon the filing with the court of a petition under Section 78-3a-305 by the Division
             2214      of Child and Family Services or any interested person informing the court, among other things,
             2215      that the division has made a supported finding of one or more of the [severe] serious types of
             2216      child abuse or neglect described in Subsection 62A-4a-116.1 (2), the court shall:
             2217          (a) make a finding of substantiated, unsubstantiated, or without merit;
             2218          (b) include the finding described in Subsection (1)(a) in a written order; and
             2219          (c) deliver a certified copy of the order described in Subsection (1)(b) to the division.
             2220          (2) The judicial finding under Subsection (1) shall be made:
             2221          (a) as part of or at the conclusion of the adjudication hearing; or
             2222          (b) as part of a court order entered pursuant to a written stipulation of the parties.
             2223          (3) Any person described in Subsection 62A-4a-116.6 (1) may at any time file with the
             2224      court a petition for removal of the person's name from the Licensing Information System. At
             2225      the conclusion of the hearing on the petition, the court shall:
             2226          (a) make a finding of substantiated, unsubstantiated, or without merit;


             2227          (b) include the finding described in Subsection (1)(a) in a written order; and
             2228          (c) deliver a certified copy of the order described in Subsection (1)(b) to the division.
             2229          (4) A proceeding for adjudication of a supported finding of a [nonsevere] nonserious
             2230      type of abuse or neglect under this section may be joined in the juvenile court with an
             2231      adjudication of a [severe] serious type of abuse or neglect.
             2232          (5) If a person whose name appears on the Licensing Information system prior to May
             2233      6, 2002 files a petition during the time that an alleged perpetrator's application for clearance to
             2234      work with children or vulnerable adults is pending, the court shall hear the matter and enter a
             2235      final decision no later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.
             2236          (6) For the purposes of licensing under Sections 26-21-9.5 , 26-39-105.5 , 62A-1-118 ,
             2237      and 62A-2-121 :
             2238          (a) the court shall make available records of its findings under Subsections (1) and (2)
             2239      for licensing purposes, only to those with statutory authority to access also the Licensing
             2240      Information System created under Section 62A-4a-116.2 ; and
             2241          (b) any appellate court shall make available court records of appeals from juvenile
             2242      court decisions under Subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4) for licensing purposes, only to those
             2243      with statutory authority to access also the Licensing Information System.
             2244          Section 32. Section 78-3a-402 is amended to read:
             2245           78-3a-402. Judicial process for termination -- Parent unfit or incompetent -- Best
             2246      interest of child.
             2247          (1) This part provides a judicial process for voluntary and involuntary severance of the
             2248      parent-child relationship, designed to safeguard the rights and interests of all parties concerned
             2249      and promote their welfare and that of the state.
             2250          (2) Wherever possible family life should be strengthened and preserved, but if a parent
             2251      is found, by reason of [his] the parent's conduct or condition, to be unfit or incompetent based
             2252      upon any of the grounds for termination described in this part, the court shall then consider the
             2253      welfare and best interest of the child of [paramount] primary importance in determining
             2254      whether termination of parental rights shall be ordered.
             2255          Section 33. Section 78-3a-406 is amended to read:
             2256           78-3a-406. Notice -- Nature of proceedings.
             2257          (1) After a petition for termination of parental rights has been filed, notice of that fact


             2258      and of the time and place of the hearing shall be provided, in accordance with the Utah Rules
             2259      of Civil Procedure, to the parents, the guardian, the person or agency having legal custody of
             2260      the child, and to any person acting in loco parentis to the child.
             2261          (2) A hearing shall be held specifically on the question of termination of parental rights
             2262      no sooner than ten days after service of summons is complete. A verbatim record of the
             2263      proceedings shall be taken and the parties shall be advised of their right to counsel. The
             2264      summons shall contain a statement to the effect that the rights of the parent or parents are
             2265      proposed to be permanently terminated in the proceedings. That statement may be contained in
             2266      the summons originally issued in the proceeding or in a separate summons subsequently issued.
             2267          (3) The proceedings are civil in nature and are governed by the Utah Rules of Civil
             2268      Procedure. The court shall in all cases require the petitioner to establish the facts [by clear and
             2269      convincing evidence] beyond a reasonable doubt, and shall give full and careful consideration
             2270      to all of the evidence presented with regard to the constitutional rights and claims of the parent
             2271      and, if a parent is found, by reason of [his] the parent's conduct or condition, to be unfit or
             2272      incompetent based upon any of the grounds for termination described in this part, the court
             2273      shall then consider the welfare and best interest of the child of [paramount] primary importance
             2274      in determining whether termination of parental rights shall be ordered.
             2275          Section 34. Section 78-3a-407 is amended to read:
             2276           78-3a-407. Grounds for termination of parental rights -- Findings regarding
             2277      reasonable efforts.
             2278          (1) The court may terminate all parental rights with respect to a parent if it finds [any]
             2279      one or more of the following:
             2280          (a) [that] the parent has abandoned the child;
             2281          [(b) that the parent has neglected or abused the child;]
             2282          [(c) that] (b) the parent is:
             2283          (i) unfit or incompetent[;] by reason of conduct or condition which is seriously
             2284      detrimental to the health and safety of the child; and
             2285          [(d) that the child is being cared for in an out-of-home placement under the supervision
             2286      of the court or the division and the parent has substantially neglected, wilfully refused, or has
             2287      been unable or unwilling to remedy the circumstances that cause the child to be in an
             2288      out-of-home placement, and there is a substantial likelihood that the parent will not be capable


             2289      of exercising proper and effective parental care in the near future;]
             2290          [(e) failure of parental adjustment, as defined in this chapter;]
             2291          [(f) that only token efforts have been made by the parent:]
             2292          [(i) to support or communicate with the child;]
             2293          [(ii) to prevent neglect of the child;]
             2294          [(iii) to eliminate the risk of serious physical, mental, or emotional abuse of the child;
             2295      or]
             2296          [(iv) to avoid being an unfit parent;]
             2297          (ii) unable or unwilling to correct the unfitness or incompetence;
             2298          (c) (i) the parent has committed serious physical or sexual abuse; and
             2299          (ii) it is not safe for the child to return home to the parent;
             2300          [(g)] (d) the parent has voluntarily relinquished the parent's parental rights to the child,
             2301      and the court finds that termination is in the child's best interest;
             2302          [(h)] (e) the parent, after a period of trial during which the child was left in the child's
             2303      own home under protective supervision or probation or during which the child was returned to
             2304      live in the child's own home, substantially, and continuously or repeatedly, refused or failed to
             2305      give the child [proper] adequate parental care and protection; [or]
             2306          (f) the parent has willfully failed to communicate via mail, telephone, or other means
             2307      for one year with the child or show the normal interest of a natural parent, without just cause;
             2308      or
             2309          [(i)] (g) the terms and conditions of safe relinquishment of a newborn child have been
             2310      complied with, pursuant to Title 62A, Chapter 4a, Part 8, Safe Relinquishment of a Newborn
             2311      Child.
             2312          (2) For purposes of Subsection (1)(a), it is prima facie evidence of abandonment that a
             2313      parent, although having legal custody of the child:
             2314          (a) has willfully surrendered physical custody of the child; and
             2315          (b) for a period of six months following the surrender, has not manifested to the child
             2316      or to the person having the physical custody of the child a firm intention to resume physical
             2317      custody or to make arrangements for the care of the child.
             2318          [(2)] (3) The court may not terminate the parental rights of a parent because the parent
             2319      has failed to complete the requirements of a treatment plan.


             2320          [(3)] (4) (a) In any case in which the court has directed the division to provide
             2321      reunification services to a parent, the court must find that the division made reasonable efforts
             2322      to provide those services before the court may terminate the parent's rights under Subsection
             2323      (1)(b), (1)(c), [(d),] (1)(e), or (1)(f)[, or (h)].
             2324          (b) The court is not required to make the finding under Subsection [(3)] (4)(a) before
             2325      terminating a parent's rights:
             2326          (i) under Subsection (1)[(b)] (c) based upon abuse or neglect found by the court to have
             2327      occurred subsequent to adjudication; or
             2328          (ii) if reasonable efforts are not required under federal law.
             2329          Section 35. Section 78-3a-408 is amended to read:
             2330           78-3a-408. Evidence of grounds for termination.
             2331          [(1) In determining whether a parent or parents have abandoned a child, it is prima
             2332      facie evidence of abandonment that the parent or parents:]
             2333          [(a) although having legal custody of the child, have surrendered physical custody of
             2334      the child, and for a period of six months following the surrender have not manifested to the
             2335      child or to the person having the physical custody of the child a firm intention to resume
             2336      physical custody or to make arrangements for the care of the child;]
             2337          [(b) have failed to communicate with the child by mail, telephone, or otherwise for six
             2338      months;]
             2339          [(c) failed to have shown the normal interest of a natural parent, without just cause; o]r
             2340          [(d) have abandoned an infant, as described in Section 78-3a-313.5 .]
             2341          [(2) In determining whether a parent or parents are unfit or have neglected a child the
             2342      court shall consider, but is not limited to, the following circumstances, conduct, or conditions:]
             2343          [(a) emotional illness, mental illness, or mental deficiency of the parent that renders
             2344      him unable to care for the immediate and continuing physical or emotional needs of the child
             2345      for extended periods of time;]
             2346          (1) When considering evidence for grounds for terminating parental rights, the court
             2347      shall consider any of the following circumstances, conduct, or conditions:
             2348          [(b)] (a) conduct toward a child of a physically, emotionally, or sexually cruel or
             2349      abusive nature;
             2350          [(c)] (b) habitual or excessive use of intoxicating liquors, controlled substances, or


             2351      dangerous drugs that render the parent unable to care for the child;
             2352          [(d)] (c) repeated or continuous failure to provide the child with adequate food,
             2353      clothing, shelter, education, or other care necessary for [his] the child's physical[,] and mental[,
             2354      and emotional] health and development by a parent or parents who are capable of providing
             2355      that care[. However, a parent who, legitimately practicing his religious beliefs, does not
             2356      provide specified medical treatment for a child is not for that reason alone a negligent or unfit
             2357      parent];
             2358          [(e)] (d) with regard to a child who is in the custody of the division, [if] whether the
             2359      parent is incarcerated as a result of conviction of a felony, and the sentence is of such length
             2360      that the child will be deprived of a normal home for more than one year; [or]
             2361          [(f)] (e) a history of violent behavior[.];
             2362          [(3) If a child has been placed in the custody of the division and the parent or parents
             2363      fail to comply substantially with the terms and conditions of a plan within six months after the
             2364      date on which the child was placed or the plan was commenced, whichever occurs later, that
             2365      failure to comply is evidence of failure of parental adjustment.]
             2366          [(4) The following circumstances constitute prima facie evidence of unfitness:]
             2367          [(a)] (f) sexual abuse, injury, or death of a sibling of the child, or of any child, due to
             2368      known or substantiated abuse or neglect by the parent or parents;
             2369          [(b)] (g) conviction of a crime, if the facts surrounding the crime are of such a nature as
             2370      to indicate the unfitness of the parent to provide adequate care to the extent necessary for the
             2371      child's physical, mental, or emotional health and development;
             2372          [(c)] (h) a single incident of life-threatening or gravely disabling injury to or
             2373      disfigurement of the child; or
             2374          [(d)] (i) the parent has committed, aided, abetted, attempted, conspired, or solicited to
             2375      commit murder or manslaughter of a child or child abuse homicide.
             2376          (2) For purposes of Subsection (1)(c), a parent who, legitimately practicing the parent's
             2377      religious beliefs, does not provide specified medical treatment for a child is not for that reason
             2378      alone a negligent or unfit parent.
             2379          (3) If a child has been placed in the custody of the division and the parent or parents
             2380      fail to comply substantially with the terms and conditions of a plan within six months after the
             2381      date on which the child was placed or the plan was commenced, whichever occurs later, that


             2382      failure to comply is evidence of unfitness.
             2383          Section 36. Section 78-3a-414 is amended to read:
             2384           78-3a-414. Voluntary relinquishment -- Irrevocable.
             2385          (1) Voluntary relinquishment or consent for termination of parental rights shall be
             2386      signed or confirmed under oath either:
             2387          (a) before a judge of any court that has jurisdiction over proceedings for termination of
             2388      parental rights in this state or any other state, or a public officer appointed by that court for the
             2389      purpose of taking consents or relinquishments; or
             2390          (b) except as provided in Subsection (2), any person authorized to take consents or
             2391      relinquishments under Subsections 78-30-4.18 (1) and (2).
             2392          (2) Only the juvenile court is authorized to take consents or relinquishments from a
             2393      parent who has any child who is in the custody of a state agency or who has a child who is
             2394      otherwise under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.
             2395          (3) The court, appointed officer, or other authorized person shall certify to the best of
             2396      that person's information and belief that the person executing the consent or relinquishment has
             2397      read and understands the consent or relinquishment and has signed it freely and voluntarily.
             2398          (4) A voluntary relinquishment or consent for termination of parental rights is effective
             2399      when it is signed and may not be revoked.
             2400          (5) The requirements and processes described in Sections 78-3a-402 through 78-3a-410
             2401      do not apply to a voluntary relinquishment or consent for termination of parental rights. The
             2402      court need only find that the relinquishment or termination is in the child's best interest.
             2403          (6) There is a presumption that voluntary relinquishment or consent for termination of
             2404      parental rights is not in the child's best interest where it appears to the court that the primary
             2405      purpose is to avoid a financial support obligation. The presumption may be rebutted, however,
             2406      if the court finds the relinquishment or consent to termination of parental rights will facilitate
             2407      the establishment of stability and permanency for the child.
             2408          (7) Upon granting a voluntary relinquishment the court may make orders relating to the
             2409      child's care, health, and [welfare] safety that the court considers to be in the child's best interest.
             2410          Section 37. Repealer.
             2411          This bill repeals:
             2412          Section 62A-4a-202.7, Pilot program for differentiated responses to child abuse


             2413      and neglect reports.
             2414          Section 78-3a-403, Definitions.
             2415          Section 38. Effective date.
             2416          This bill takes effect on H [ July ] H [ OCTOBER h 1, 2004 ] JULY 1, 2005 h .


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