Part 3. Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings  


§ 78A-6-301. Definitions.
§ 78A-6-302. Court-ordered protective custody of a child following petition filing -- Grounds. (Effective 5/13/2014)
§ 78A-6-303. Rules of procedure -- Ex parte communications.
§ 78A-6-304. Petition filed.
§ 78A-6-305. Opportunity for a child to testify or address the court.
§ 78A-6-306. Shelter hearing. (Effective 5/13/2014)
§ 78A-6-307. Shelter hearing -- Placement -- DCFS custody.
§ 78A-6-307.5. Post-shelter hearing placement of a child who is in division custody.
§ 78A-6-308. Criminal background checks necessary prior to placement.
§ 78A-6-309. Pretrial and adjudication hearing -- Time deadlines.
§ 78A-6-310. Notice of adjudication hearing.
§ 78A-6-311. Adjudication -- Dispositional hearing -- Time deadlines.
§ 78A-6-312. Dispositional hearing -- Reunification services -- Exceptions. (Effective 5/13/2014)
§ 78A-6-313. Six-month review hearing -- Court determination regarding reasonable efforts by the Division of Child and Family Services and parental compliance with child and family plan requirements.
§ 78A-6-314. Permanency hearing -- Final plan -- Petition for termination of parental rights filed -- Hearing on termination of parental rights. (Effective 5/13/2014)
§ 78A-6-315. Periodic review hearings.
§ 78A-6-316. Mandatory petition for termination of parental rights.
§ 78A-6-317. All proceedings -- Persons entitled to be present. (Effective 5/13/2014)
§ 78A-6-318. Review of foster care removal -- Foster parent's standing.
§ 78A-6-319. Educational neglect of a child -- Procedures -- Defenses.
§ 78A-6-320. Proceedings arising from failure to attend public school.
§ 78A-6-321. Treatment for offender and victim -- Costs.
§ 78A-6-322. Abuse, neglect, or dependency of child -- Coordination of proceedings.
§ 78A-6-323. Additional finding at adjudication hearing -- Petition -- Court records.
§ 78A-6-324. Mental health therapists.