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Senate restores 'clear and convincing' standard for removing foster children from relatives
Utah State Senate · March 7, 2012
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Summary
After floor debate and a sponsor change, the Senate reinstated the 'clear and convincing evidence' standard in HB241 so the Division of Child and Family Services must meet that higher burden before removing a child placed with a relative; the bill passed as amended.
Senators considered House Bill 241, which modifies the process for removing foster children from relatives. The bill’s sponsor explained it would require the Division of Child and Family Services to produce clear and convincing evidence before removing a child…
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