Utah § 80-3-306 Outstanding arrest warrant check before return of custody.

Utah Statutes

§ 80-3-306 — Outstanding arrest warrant check before return of custody.

Utah § 80-3-306

Title 80Utah Juvenile Code

Ch. 80-3Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings

Part 80-3-3Shelter Proceedings and Placement of a Child

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Utah Code Ann. § 80-3-306 (2026).

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(1)Before the division may recommend that a child who is in protective custody, temporary custody, or custody of the division be returned to the custody of a parent or guardian of the child, the division shall determine whether the parent or guardian has an outstanding felony arrest warrant in any state where the parent or guardian has resided or in any state where an immediate family member of the parent or guardian resides.

(2)The division shall file the results of the felony arrest warrant check with the juvenile court.

(3)(3)(a) If the parent or guardian of a child who is in protective custody, temporary custody, or custody of the division has an outstanding arrest warrant in any state, the juvenile court may deny the return of the child to the custody of the parent or guardian.

(3)

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(1) Before the division may recommend that a child who is in protective custody, temporary custody, or custody of the division be returned to the custody of a parent or guardian of the child, the division shall determine whether the parent or guardian has an outstanding felony arrest warrant in any state where the parent or guardian has resided or in any state where an immediate family member of the parent or guardian resides.
(2) The division shall file the results of the felony arrest warrant check with the juvenile court.
(3) (3)(a) If the parent or guardian of a child who is in protective custody, temporary custody, or custody of the division has an outstanding arrest warrant in any state, the juvenile court may deny the return of the child to the custody of the parent or guardian.
(3)(b) When making a determination described in Subsection (3)(a), the juvenile court shall consider the best interest of the child.