Section 802 – Child Welfare Parental Representation Program — Creation — Duties — Annual report — Budget.

• (1) There is created within the office the Child Welfare Parental Representation Program.

• (2)
  • (a) The office shall:
    • (i) administer and enforce the program in accordance with this part;
    • (ii) manage the operation and budget of the program;
    • (iii) develop and provide educational and training programs for contracted parental representation attorneys; and
    • (iv) provide information and advice to assist a contracted parental representation attorney to comply with the attorney’s professional, contractual, and ethical duties.
  • (b) In administering the program, the office shall contract with:
    • (i) a person who is qualified to perform the program duties under this section; and
    • (ii) an attorney, as an independent contractor, in accordance with Section 78B-22-803.

• (3)
  • (a) The executive director shall prepare a budget of:
    • (i) the administrative expenses for the program; and
    • (ii) the amount estimated to fund needed contracts and other costs.
  • (b) On or before October 1 of each year, the executive director shall report to the governor and the Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel regarding the preceding fiscal year on the operations, activities, and goals of the program.

Amended by Chapter 228, 2021 General Session
Amended by Chapter 235, 2021 General Session