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38-7-2
Section 38-7-2 Definitions. Terms used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise
requires, have the meanings ascribed to them in this section. When not inconsistent
with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the singular
number include the plural number, and words in the plural number include the singular number,
and the word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory: (1) CHILD. Any
person under 19 years of age, a person under the continuing jurisdiction of the juvenile court
pursuant to Section 12-15-117, or a person under 21 years of age in foster care as
defined by the Department of Human Resources. (2) CHILD-CARE INSTITUTION or INSTITUTION FOR
CHILD CARE. A child-care facility where more than 10 children are received and maintained
for the purpose of providing them with care or training or both, or transitional living program
services, but does not include: a. Any institution for child care which is under the ownership
or control,...
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12-15-102
Section 12-15-102 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases
have the following meanings: (1) ADULT. An individual 19 years of age or older. (2) AFTERCARE.
Conditions and supervision as the juvenile court orders after release from the Department
of Youth Services. (3) CHILD. An individual under the age of 18 years, or under 21 years of
age and before the juvenile court for a delinquency matter arising before that individual's
18th birthday, or under 19 years of age and before the juvenile court for a child in need
of supervision matter or commitment to the State Department of Mental Health or under 19 years
of age and before the juvenile court for a proceeding initiated under Section 12-15-115(b)(2).
Where a delinquency petition alleges that an individual, prior to the individual's 18th birthday,
has committed an offense for which there is no statute of limitation pursuant to Section
15-3-5, the term child also shall include the individual subject to the...
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22-52-13
Section 22-52-13 Transfer of persons committed to Veterans Administration or other federal
agency; powers, etc., of chief officers of Veterans Administration Hospitals, etc., with respect
to retention, transfer, treatment, etc., of persons transferred thereto, etc.; effect of foreign
judgments or orders of commitment committing persons to Veterans Administration or other federal
agency. (a) Any respondent involuntarily committed by the probate court to the custody of
the department or designated mental health facility as the court may order, who is entitled
to care and treatment at a facility operated by the United States Veterans Administration
or other agency of the United States government, may be transferred by the department to the
United States Veterans Administration or other agency of the United States on such terms and
conditions as may be agreed upon by the department and the Veterans Administration or other
agency. Upon such transfer, the committed respondent shall be...
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22-52-35
Section 22-52-35 Appointment of special probate judges for consideration, hearing and
entry of orders pertaining to commitment or continued custody of certain persons committed
or transferred to facilities of Department of Mental Health; qualifications, powers, etc.,
of special probate judges; conduct of hearings by special probate judges generally. (a) Upon
application of the commissioner or his designee, the Governor may appoint one or more special
judges of probate for the purpose of considering, hearing and entering appropriate orders
with regard to the commitment or continued custody of such persons who have been committed
by any court of this state to any facility pursuant to the provisions of Sections 15-16-24
and 15-16-40, accused of a crime but not yet tried, or transferred to such facility on order
of the Governor, pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of this chapter. (b) A special judge
of probate appointed under the provisions of this article shall be vested with all...
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26-10A-19
Section 26-10A-19 Investigation. (a) A pre-placement investigation shall be made to
determine the suitability of each petitioner and the home in which the adoptee will be placed.
The investigation shall include a criminal background investigation and any other circumstances
which might be relevant to the placement of an adoptee with the petitioners. A copy of the
pre-placement investigation shall be filed with the court when the petition for adoption is
filed. (b) An individual or couple may initiate a pre-placement investigation by request directly
through the Department of Human Resources or a licensed child placing agency or by filing
a request with the probate court. The court may appoint any agency or individual qualified
under subsection (d) to perform the pre-placement investigation. Upon completion of the investigation,
a copy of the report shall be sent to the petitioners. The report is to be filed with the
court at the time of the filing of the petition for adoption. (c)...
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30-3C-9
Section 30-3C-9 Hearing on petition to prevent abduction. (a) If a petition is filed
under this chapter, the court may set a preliminary hearing as necessary, and shall cause
to be issued all summonses and notices as required by law and otherwise deemed necessary and
appropriate. Should the court determine from the petition, or on evidence presented at a preliminary
hearing, that no emergency or temporary orders are appropriate, then the court shall set the
petition for a final hearing at such time as the court deems appropriate and as the best interests
of the child require. (b) If, at a hearing on a petition under this chapter, the court after
reviewing the evidence finds a credible risk of abduction of the child, the court shall enter
an abduction prevention order. The order must include the provisions required by subsection
(c), specifying measures that are reasonably calculated to prevent abduction of the child
and giving due consideration to the custody and visitation rights of...
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30-5-5
Section 30-5-5 Standing to file sworn petition for protection order; disclosure of information;
costs and fees. (a) The following persons have standing to file a sworn petition for a protection
order under this chapter as a plaintiff: (1) A person who is at least 18 years old or is otherwise
emancipated and is the victim of abuse, as defined in Section 30-5-2, or has reasonable
cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of any act of abuse.
(2) A parent, legal guardian, next friend, court-appointed guardian ad litem, or the State
Department of Human Resources may petition for relief on behalf of the following: a. A minor
child. b. Any person prevented by physical or mental incapacity from seeking a protection
order. (b) Standardized petitions for actions pursuant to this chapter shall be made available
through the circuit clerks' offices around the state. The circuit clerk shall not provide
assistance to persons in completing the forms or in presenting...
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8-15-14
Section 8-15-14 Revocation of permit; liquidation of operation. (a) In the event that
the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries upon a public hearing finds and determines
that a public warehouse is being operated in violation of law and regulations and in jeopardy
of the public interest, he shall thereupon revoke the permit to operate such public warehouse
and, in his discretion, he may take charge of the operation of such warehouse for the purpose
of liquidating the same under the direction of the circuit court having jurisdiction at the
place of the operation thereof and to operate same under the direction of the court for such
time as may be necessary to protect the public interest or to compel compliance with the laws
and regulations relating to the operation of public warehouses. (b) Upon taking charge thereof,
the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries shall appoint in writing, under his hand and
official seal, an agent to assist him in the duty of liquidation and...
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30-3B-102
Section 30-3B-102 Definitions. In this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) ABANDONED. Left without provision for reasonable and necessary care or supervision.
(2) CHILD. An individual who has not attained 19 years of age. (3) CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATION.
A judgment, decree, or other order of a court providing for the legal custody, physical custody,
or visitation with respect to a child. The term includes a permanent, temporary, initial,
and modification order. The term does not include an order relating to child support or other
monetary obligation of an individual. (4) CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDING. A proceeding in a court
in which legal custody, physical custody, or visitation with respect to a child is an issue.
The term includes a proceeding for divorce, separation, neglect, abuse, dependency, guardianship,
paternity, termination of parental rights, and protection from domestic violence, in which
the issue may appear. The term does not include a court...
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30-3B-311
Section 30-3B-311 Warrant to take physical custody of child. (a) Upon the filing of
a petition seeking enforcement of a child custody determination, the petitioner may file a
verified application for the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of the child if
the child is imminently likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this state.
(b) If the court, upon the testimony of the petitioner or other witness, finds that the child
is imminently likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this state, it may
issue a warrant to take physical custody of the child. The petition must be heard within 72
hours after the warrant is executed unless impossible. In that event, the court shall hold
the hearing on the next judicial day. The application for the warrant must include the statements
required by Section 30-3B-308(b). (c) A warrant to take physical custody of a child
must: (1) Recite the facts upon which a conclusion of imminent serious physical harm or...
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