78A-2-801. Definitions.
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Effective 5/6/2026
78A-2-801. Definitions.
(1)As used in this part:
(a)"Abuse, neglect, or dependency petition" means the same as that term is defined in Section 80-3-102 .
(b)"Attorney guardian ad litem" means an attorney employed by the office.
(c)"Director" means the director of the office.
(d)"Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services created in Section 80-2-201 .
(e)"Guardian ad litem" means an attorney guardian ad litem or a private attorney guardian ad litem.
(f)"Indigent individual" means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-22-102 .
(g)"Minor" means the same as that term is defined in Section 80-1-102 .
(h)"Office" means the Office of Guardian Ad Litem created in Section 78A-2-802 .
(i)"Private attorney guardian ad litem" means an attorney designated by the office in accordance with Section 78A-2-705 who is not an employee of the office.
(2)A determination of a minor's best interest under this chapter shall be made in accordance with Sections 80-2a-201 , 80-4-104 , and any other section of this title consistent with those sections.
Amended by Chapter 135 , 2026 General Session