Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 78B-24-204 - 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 child in violation of Subsection 78B-24-203(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 child.(2) If the Division of Child and Family Services conducts a home visit for a 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 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.Added by Chapter 326, 2022 General Session ,§ 8, eff. 5/4/2022.