12-15-212
Section 12-15-212 Conduct of delinquency and child in need of supervision hearings.
(a) If the allegations are denied, the juvenile court shall proceed to hear evidence on the
petition. If the juvenile court finds on proof beyond a reasonable doubt, based upon competent,
material, and relevant evidence, that the child committed the acts by reason of which the
child is alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision, the juvenile court shall record
its findings and proceed to determine whether the child is in need of care or rehabilitation.
If the juvenile court finds that the allegations in the petition have not been established,
the juvenile court shall dismiss the petition and order the child discharged from any detention
or temporary care, theretofore ordered in the proceedings. (b) If the child admits to the
allegations contained in the petition, the juvenile court shall record its findings and proceed
to determine whether the child is in need of care or rehabilitation. (c) When...
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12-15-215
Section 12-15-215 Disposition of delinquent children or children in need of supervision
generally. (a) If the juvenile court finds on proof beyond a reasonable doubt, based upon
competent, material, and relevant evidence, that a child committed the acts by reason of which
the child is alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision, it may proceed immediately
to hear evidence as to whether the child is in need of care or rehabilitation and to file
its findings thereon. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, a finding that the child
has committed an act which constitutes a felony is sufficient to sustain a finding that the
child is in need of care or rehabilitation. If the juvenile court finds that the child is
not in need of care or rehabilitation, it shall dismiss the proceedings and discharge the
child from any detention or other temporary care theretofore ordered. If the juvenile court
finds that the child is in need of care or rehabilitation, it may make any of the...
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12-15-310
Section 12-15-310 Conduct of adjudicatory hearings. (a) An adjudicatory hearing is a
hearing at which evidence is presented for a juvenile court to determine if a child is dependent.
At the commencement of the hearing, if the parties are not represented by counsel, they shall
be informed of the specific allegations in the petition. The parties shall be permitted to
admit or deny the allegations prior to the taking of testimony. (b) If the allegations are
denied by the parties or if they fail to respond, the juvenile court shall proceed to hear
evidence on the petition. The juvenile court shall record its findings on whether the child
is dependent. If the juvenile court finds that the allegations in the petition have not been
proven by clear and convincing evidence, the juvenile court shall dismiss the petition. (c)
A statement made by a child under the age of 12 describing any act of child abuse committed
against the child, if it is not otherwise admissible by statute or court rule, is...
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12-15-311
Section 12-15-311 Dispositional hearing. (a) If the juvenile court finds from clear
and convincing evidence, competent, material, and relevant in nature, that a child is dependent,
the juvenile court may proceed immediately, in the absence of objection showing good cause
or at a postponed hearing, to make proper disposition of the case. (b) In dispositional hearings,
all relevant and material evidence helpful in determining the best interests of the child,
including verbal and written reports, may be received by the juvenile court even though not
admissible in the adjudicatory hearing. The parties or their counsel shall be afforded an
opportunity to examine and controvert written reports so received and to cross-examine individuals
making reports. (c) On its own motion or that of a party, the juvenile court may continue
the dispositional hearing pursuant to this section for a reasonable period to receive
reports and other evidence bearing on the disposition or need for care or...
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12-15-308
Section 12-15-308 Filing of petition and conduct of 72-hour hearing as to necessity
for continuation of shelter care of a child. (a) When a child alleged to be dependent has
been removed from the custody of the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian and has not
been returned to same, a hearing shall be held within 72 hours from the time of removal, Saturdays,
Sundays, and holidays included, to determine whether continued shelter care is required. (b)
Notice of the 72-hour hearing requirement, either verbal or written, stating the date, time,
place, and purpose of the hearing and the right to counsel shall be given to the parent, legal
guardian, or legal custodian if he or she can be found. (c) At the commencement of the 72-hour
hearing requirement, the juvenile court shall advise the parent, legal guardian, or legal
custodian of the right to counsel and shall appoint counsel if the juvenile court determines
he or she is indigent. If the juvenile court already has not done so, it...
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26-10A-24
Section 26-10A-24 Contested hearing. (a) Whenever a motion contesting the adoption is
filed, the court shall set the matter for a contested hearing to determine: (1) Whether the
best interests of the adoptee will be served by the adoption. (2) Whether the adoptee is a
person capable of being adopted by the petitioner in accordance with the requirements of this
chapter. (3) Whether an actual or implied consent or relinquishment to the adoption is valid.
(4) Whether a consent or relinquishment may be withdrawn. (b) The court shall give notice
of the contested hearing by certified mail to all parties who have appeared before the court.
The moving party and each petitioner shall be present at the contested hearing. The guardian
ad litem shall appear and represent the interests of the adoptee. (c) The court may continue
the hearing from time to time to permit notice to all parties, or to permit further discovery,
observation, investigation, or consideration of any fact or circumstances...
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12-15-128
Section 12-15-128 Authority and criteria for continuation of detention or shelter care
of children taken into custody beyond 72 hours. (a) An allegedly delinquent child, dependent
child, or child in need of supervision lawfully taken into custody shall immediately be released,
upon the ascertainment of the necessary facts, to the care, custody, and control of the parent,
legal guardian, or legal custodian of the child or other suitable person able to provide supervision
and care for the child, unless the juvenile court or juvenile court intake officer, subject
to the limitations in Section 12-15-208, finds any of the following: (1) The child
has no parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, or other suitable person able to provide supervision
and care for the child. (2) The release of the child would present a clear and substantial
threat of a serious nature to the person or property of others and where the child is alleged
to be delinquent. (3) The release of the child would present a...
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12-15-314
Section 12-15-314 Dispositions for dependent children. (a) If a child is found to be
dependent, the juvenile court may make any of the following orders of disposition to protect
the welfare of the child: (1) Permit the child to remain with the parent, legal guardian,
or other legal custodian of the child, subject to conditions and limitations as the juvenile
court may prescribe. (2) Place the child under protective supervision under the Department
of Human Resources. (3) Transfer legal custody to any of the following: a. The Department
of Human Resources. b. A local public or private agency, organization, or facility willing
and able to assume the education, care, and maintenance of the child and which is licensed
by the Department of Human Resources or otherwise authorized by law to receive and provide
care for the child. c. A relative or other individual who, after study by the Department of
Human Resources, is found by the juvenile court to be qualified to receive and care for the...

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12-15-207
Section 12-15-207 Filing of petition and conduct of hearing as to necessity for continuation
of detention or shelter care of a child; violation of probation and aftercare. (a) When a
child is not released from detention or shelter care as provided in Section 12-15-127,
a petition shall be filed and a hearing held within 72 hours of placement in detention or
shelter care, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays included, to determine probable cause and to
determine whether or not continued detention or shelter care is required. (b) Notice of the
detention or shelter care hearing, either verbal or written, stating the date, time, place,
and purpose of the hearing and the right to counsel shall be given by a juvenile probation
officer to the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian if they can be found and to the
child if the child is over 12 years of age . (c) At the commencement of the detention or shelter
care hearing, the juvenile court shall advise the parent, legal guardian, legal...
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12-15-221
Section 12-15-221 Modification, extension or termination of orders of custody or probation
generally. (a) An order awarding legal custody or an order of probation made by the juvenile
court in the case of a child may be modified, revoked, or extended on motion by: (1) A child,
whose legal custody has been transferred to a department, institution, agency, or person,
requesting the juvenile court for a modification or termination of the order, alleging that
the child is no longer in need of placement or probation and the department, institution,
agency, or person has denied application for release of the child or has failed to act upon
the application within a reasonable time; or (2) A department, institution, agency, or person
vested with legal custody or responsibility for probation, requesting the juvenile court for
a modification, an extension, or a termination of the order on the grounds that the action
is in the best interests of the child or necessary to safeguard the welfare of...
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