81-14-204. Authority and responsibility of the Division of Child and Family Services.
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Effective 9/1/2025
81-14-204. Authority and responsibility of the Division of Child and Family Services.
(1)If the Division of Child and Family Services has a reasonable basis to believe that a person has transferred or will transfer custody of a minor child in violation of Subsection 81-14-203(1) , the Division of Child and Family Services may conduct a home visit as provided by other law of this state and take appropriate action to protect the welfare of the minor child.
(2)If the Division of Child and Family Services conducts a home visit for a minor child adopted or placed through an intercountry adoption, the Division of Child and Family Services shall:
(a)prepare a report on the welfare and plan for permanent placement of the minor child; and
(b)provide a copy of the report to the United States Department of State.
(3)This chapter does not prevent the Division of Child and Family Services from taking appropriate action under law of this state.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426 , 2025 General Session