(1) A person convicted of a violation of Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 4, Sexual Offenses, except for Sections 76-5-401 and 76-5-401.2, that results in conception of a child may not be granted custody or parent-time rights by a court regarding the child, unless: (a) the nonconvicted biological parent or legal guardian of the child consents and the court determines it is in the best interest of the child to award custody or parent-time to the convicted person; or (b) after the date of the conviction, the biological parents cohabit and establish a mutual custodial environment for the child.
(a) the nonconvicted biological parent or legal guardian of the child consents and the court determines it is in the best interest of the child to award custody or parent-time to the convicted person; or
(b) after the date of the conviction, the biological parents cohabit and establish a mutual custodial environment for the child.
(2) A denial of custody or parent-time under this section may not in and of itself: (a) terminate the parental rights of the person denied parent-time or custody; or (b) affect the obligation of the convicted person to financially support the child.
(a) terminate the parental rights of the person denied parent-time or custody; or
(b) affect the obligation of the convicted person to financially support the child.
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