Section 601 – Harboring a runaway — Reporting requirements — Division of Child and Family Services to provide assistance — Affirmative defense — Providing shelter after notice.
Effective 9/1/2022 80-5-601. Harboring a runaway — Reporting requirements — Division of Child and Family Services to provide assistance — Affirmative defense — Providing shelter after notice. (1) As used in this section, “harbor” means to provide shelter in: (a) the home of the person who is providing shelter; or (b) any structure over which […]
Section 602 – Homeless youth — Consent to shelter, care, or services by a homeless youth.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-602. Homeless youth — Consent to shelter, care, or services by a homeless youth. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Care” means providing: (i) assistance to obtain food, clothing, hygiene products, or other basic necessities; (ii) access to a bed, showering facility, or transportation; or (iii) assistance with school enrollment or attendance. […]
Section 603 – Assessment of an ungovernable or runaway child for services.
Effective 9/1/2021 80-5-603. Assessment of an ungovernable or runaway child for services. (1) If a juvenile court finds that a child is ungovernable or a runaway, or that the family is in crisis, the juvenile court may order the division to conduct an assessment to determine whether it would be appropriate for the division to […]