26-14-7.2
Section 26-14-7.2 Child denied medical treatment due to parents' religious beliefs. (a) When an investigation of child abuse or neglect by the Department of Human Resources determines that a parent or legal guardian legitimately practicing his or her religious beliefs has not provided specific medical treatment for a child, the parent or legal guardian shall not be considered a negligent parent or guardian for that reason alone. This exception shall not preclude a court from ordering that medical services be provided to the child when the child's health requires it. (b) The department may, in any case, pursue any legal remedies, including the initiation of legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction, as may be necessary to provide medical care or treatment for a child when the care or treatment is necessary to prevent or remedy serious harm to the child, or to prevent the withholding of medically indicated treatments from infants with disabilities and with life-threatening...
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38-15-4
for youths, youth transitional care facility, long term youth residential facility, private alternative boarding school, private alternative outdoor program, and any organization entrusted with the residential care of children in any organizational form or combination defined by this section shall be afforded the following rights and any other rights adopted by the department through rule, which shall be publicly posted and accessible to youth: a. To be afforded dignity in his or her personal relationships with staff, youth, and other persons. b. To live in a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment where he or she is treated with respect. c. To be free from physical, sexual, emotional, or other abuse or corporal punishment. d. To be granted a reasonable level of personal privacy in accommodations, personal care and assistance, and visits. e. To confidential care of his or her records and personal information, and to approve release of those records prior to the release of...
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12-15-102
law. This term shall not apply to any of the following: a. An offense when committed by a child 16 or 17 years of age as follows: 1. A nonfelony traffic offense or water safety offense other than one charged pursuant to Section 32-5A-191 or 32-5A-191.3 or a municipal ordinance prohibiting the same conduct. 2. A capital offense. 3. A Class A felony. 4. A felony which has as an element the use of a deadly weapon. 5. A felony which has as an element the causing of death or serious physical injury. 6. A felony which has as an element the use of a dangerous instrument against any person who is one of the following: (i) A law enforcement officer or official. (ii) A correctional officer or official. (iii) A parole or probation officer or official. (iv) A juvenile court probation officer or official. (v) A district attorney or other prosecuting officer or official. (vi) A judge or judicial official. (vii) A court officer or official. (viii) A person who is a grand juror, juror, or witness...
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12-15-127
or shelter care is required pursuant to Section 12-15-128. The juvenile court intake officer may allow release with or without electronic or telephone monitoring pending the 72-hour hearing requirement. (c) A person taking a child or minor into custody pursuant to subdivision (3) of subsection (a) of Section 12-15-125 shall bring the child or minor to a medical or mental health facility if the child or minor is believed to be suffering from a serious mental health condition, illness, or injury which requires either prompt treatment or prompt diagnosis for the welfare of the child or minor or for evidentiary purposes, and, in the most expeditious manner possible, give notice of the action taken together with a statement of taking the child or minor into custody in writing to the court, the parents, legal guardian or other legal custodian and to the intake office and to the Department of Human Resources in the case of a dependency allegation. (Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §5-120;...
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12-15-301
is a relative of the child and has been providing care and support for the child while the child has been residing in the home of the caregiver for at least the last six consecutive months while in the legal custody of the Department of Human Resources or a designated official for a child-placing agency or a successor guardian. (4) CHILD ABUSE. Harm or the risk of harm to the emotional health, physical health, or welfare of a child, which can occur through nonaccidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, or attempted sexual abuse or sexual exploitation or attempted sexual exploitation. (5) CHILD-PLACING AGENCY. The same as the term is defined in subdivision (3) of Section 38-7-2. (6) ELIGIBLE CHILD. In addition to the definition of child in subdivision (3) of Section 12-15-102, an individual under 18 years of age who has been residing with the caregiver for at least the last six consecutive months while in the legal custody of the Department of Human Resources. (7) FORENSIC...
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32-6-7.2
Section 32-6-7.2 Restrictions on issuance to persons under 18 years of age (a) A person who is under the age of 18 may not apply for a Stage II restricted regular driver's license until the person has held a Stage I learner's license issued pursuant to Section 32-6-8 or a comparable license issued by another state for at least a six-month period. (b) In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, if the applicant for a driver's license is 16 years of age, he or she shall submit to the Department of Public Safety the following: (1) A verification form provided by the Department of Public Safety signed by a parent or legal guardian, or a grandparent with the consent of a parent or legal guardian, consenting to the licensure of the applicant. (2) A verification form provided by the Department of Public Safety signed by a parent, legal guardian, a grandparent with the consent of a parent or legal guardian, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, certifying that the applicant...
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12-15-314
care to participate in activities that are age or developmentally appropriate for the child based on a reasonable and prudent parent standard, provided the activities are consistent with provisions of any existing court order, individualized service plan, or promulgated policy of the department that provides guidance to caregivers concerning the reasonable and prudent parent standard. The guidance shall include factors for the caregiver to consider prior to allowing a child to participate in age or developmentally appropriate normal childhood activities. (2) A caregiver shall be immune from liability in a civil action to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property that results from a caregiver's decisions using a reasonable and prudent parent standard. This subsection shall not be construed to remove or limit any existing liability protection provided by law. (Act 2008-277, p. 441, §18; Act 2010-712, p. 1744, §13; Act 2016-129, p. 290, §1; Act 2018-273, §1.)...
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27-21B-10
Section 27-21B-10 Enforcement of health care coverage for certain employers. (a) In any case in which a noncustodial parent is required by a court or administrative order to provide health care coverage for such child and the employer of the noncustodial parent is known to the Department of Human Resources, the department shall use the federally required medical support notice to provide notice to the employer of the requirement for employer-based health care coverage for the child through the parent of the child who has been ordered to provide health care coverage for the child unless a court or administrative order stipulates that alternative health care coverage to employer-based coverage is to be provided for a child subject to a Title IV-D child support order. In the case of an employer entered in the directory of new hires pursuant to Section 25-11-5, the department shall send the federal medical support notice to any employer of a noncustodial parent subject to the order within...
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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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12-15-140
Section 12-15-140 Content of order; order may set forth reasonable conditions of behavior for parents, persons responsible for care; enumeration of certain specific requirements which may be included in order. (a) The protection or restraint order may set forth reasonable conditions of behavior to be observed by a person who is a parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, or other person legally responsible for the care of the child subject to a juvenile court proceeding, or the spouse of the parent, or spouse of any other person legally responsible for the care of the child, or relatives of any of the above, or residents of the home of the child, or any other person. (b) The protection or restraint order, among other things, may require any person or persons to do any of the following: (1) Stay away from the home in which the child subject to a juvenile court proceeding resides, the family or the child. (2) Vacate the home in which the child subject to a juvenile court proceeding...
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