Section 206.5 - Child missing from state custody.

UT Code § 62A-4a-206.5 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) When the division receives information that a child in the custody of the division is missing, has been abducted, or has run away, the division shall: (a) within 24 hours after the time when the division has reason to believe that the information is accurate, notify the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; and (b) pursue a warrant under Subsection 78A-6-106(6).

(a) within 24 hours after the time when the division has reason to believe that the information is accurate, notify the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; and

(b) pursue a warrant under Subsection 78A-6-106(6).

(2) When the division locates a child described in Subsection (1), the division shall: (a) determine the primary factors that caused or contributed to the child's absence from care; (b) determine the child's experiences while absent from care, including screening the child to determine if the child is a sex trafficking victim; (c) to the extent possible, select a placement for the child that accommodates the child's needs and takes into consideration the factors and experiences described in Subsections (2)(a) and (b); and (d) follow the requirements in Section 78A-6-307.5 for determining an ongoing placement of the child.

(a) determine the primary factors that caused or contributed to the child's absence from care;

(b) determine the child's experiences while absent from care, including screening the child to determine if the child is a sex trafficking victim;

(c) to the extent possible, select a placement for the child that accommodates the child's needs and takes into consideration the factors and experiences described in Subsections (2)(a) and (b); and

(d) follow the requirements in Section 78A-6-307.5 for determining an ongoing placement of the child.