Section 703 – Relationship of Department of Human Services to United States central authority.
Effective 7/1/2015 78B-14-703. Relationship of Department of Human Services to United States central authority. The Utah Department of Human Services is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the convention. Revisor instructions Chapter 245, 2013 General SessionEnacted by Chapter 412, 2011 General Session
Section 704 – Initiation by Department of Human Services of support proceeding under convention.
Effective 7/1/2015 78B-14-704. Initiation by Department of Human Services of support proceeding under convention. (1) In a support proceeding under this part, the Utah Department of Human Services shall: (a) transmit and receive applications; and (b) initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding regarding an application in a tribunal of this state. (2) The […]
Section 701.5 – Definitions.
Effective 7/1/2015 78B-14-701.5. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “Application” means a request under the convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority. (2) “Central authority” means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described […]