Utah Code Title 80. Utah Juvenile Code § 80-2-703. Conflict child protective services investigations--Authority of investigators

(1)(a) The department, through the Division of Continuous Quality and Improvement, shall conduct an independent child protective service investigation to investigate reports of abuse or neglect if:

(b) If a report is made while a child is in the custody of the division that indicates the child is abused or neglected:

(c) Subsection (1)(b)(ii) does not prevent a law enforcement officer from, without the consent of the department, conducting a criminal investigation of abuse or neglect under Title 53, Public Safety Code.

(a) make a thorough investigation under Section 80-2-701 upon receiving a report of alleged abuse or neglect of a child, with the primary purpose of the investigation being the protection of the child;

(b) make an inquiry into the child's home environment, emotional, or mental health, the nature and extent of the child's injuries, and the child's physical safety;

(c) make a written report of the investigator's investigation, including determination regarding whether the alleged abuse or neglect is supported, unsupported, or without merit, and forward a copy of the report to the division within the time mandates for investigations established by the division; and

(d) immediately consult with school authorities to verify the child's status in accordance with Sections 53G-6-201 through 53G-6-206 if a report is based on or includes an allegation of educational neglect.