Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Utah

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: § 78-3a-311

Permanency hearing:

No later than 12 months after the removal of the
child

No later than 8 months if the child is age 36
months or younger

Within 30 days if no reunification services are
ordered

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute:

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Not specified in statutes reviewed

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 78-3a-312

Whether the child can safely be returned home
The efforts or progress shown by the parent
The extent to which the parent cooperated and availed himself or herself of services provided

Permanency Options

Statute: § 78-3a-312

Reunification

Adoption

Guardianship

Kinship placement

Another planned permanent living arrangement