Section 401 – Petition to restore parental rights — Division duties.

Effective 9/1/2021 80-4-401. Petition to restore parental rights — Division duties. (1) A child, who is 12 years old or older, or an authorized representative acting on behalf of a child of any age, may file a petition to restore parental rights if: (a) 24 months have passed since the day on which the juvenile […]

Section 402 – Hearing on petition to restore parental rights.

Effective 9/1/2021 80-4-402. Hearing on petition to restore parental rights. (1) The juvenile court may restore a parent’s parental rights if: (a) the child meets the requirements of Subsection 80-4-401(1); (b) considering the age and maturity of the child, the child consents to the restoration; (c) the former parent consents to the restoration; and (d) […]