Utah § 81-13-404 Postplacement adoptive evaluations.

Utah Statutes

§ 81-13-404 — Postplacement adoptive evaluations.

Utah § 81-13-404

Title 81Utah Domestic Relations Code

Ch. 81-13Adoption

Part 81-13-4Placement of a Minor Child or Vulnerable Adult for Adoption

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Utah Code Ann. § 81-13-404 (2026).

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(1)Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), a postplacement evaluation shall be conducted and submitted to the court before the final hearing in an adoption proceeding for a minor child or a vulnerable adult.

(2)The postplacement evaluation under Subsection (1) shall include:

(2)(a) verification of the allegations of fact contained in the petition for adoption;

(2)(b) an evaluation of the progress of the adoptee's placement in the adoptive home; and

(2)(c) a recommendation regarding whether the adoption is in the best interest of the adoptee.

(3)The exemptions from and requirements for evaluations, described in Subsections 81-13-403(1)(c), (2)(c), (6), and (8), also apply to postplacement adoptive evaluations.

(4)Upon the request of the petitioner, the court may waive the postpla

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(1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), a postplacement evaluation shall be conducted and submitted to the court before the final hearing in an adoption proceeding for a minor child or a vulnerable adult.
(2) The postplacement evaluation under Subsection (1) shall include:
(2)(a) verification of the allegations of fact contained in the petition for adoption;
(2)(b) an evaluation of the progress of the adoptee's placement in the adoptive home; and
(2)(c) a recommendation regarding whether the adoption is in the best interest of the adoptee.
(3) The exemptions from and requirements for evaluations, described in Subsections 81-13-403(1)(c), (2)(c), (6), and (8), also apply to postplacement adoptive evaluations.
(4) Upon the request of the petitioner, the court may waive the postplacement adoptive evaluation, unless the court determines that it is in the best interest of the adoptee to require the postplacement evaluation.