Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R512. Human Services, Child and Family Services |
R512-31. Foster Parent Due Process |
R512-31-7. Administrative Hearing
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(1) An administrative hearing regarding removal of a child from a foster home for another placement shall be conducted in accordance with Rule R497-100. The administrative law judge shall determine if Child and Family Services has abused its discretion in removing the child from the foster home, i.e., the decision was arbitrary and capricious.
(2) If there is a criminal investigation of the foster parent in progress relevant to the reason for removal of the child, no administrative hearing shall be granted until the criminal investigation is completed and, if applicable, charges are filed against the foster parent.
(3) If there is an investigation for child abuse, neglect, or dependency involving the foster home, no administrative hearing shall be granted until the investigation is completed.