Utah Code Title 81. Utah Domestic Relations Code § 81-9-207. Supervised parent-time

(1) If it is necessary to protect a minor child and there is no less restrictive means reasonably available, and in accordance with Section 81-9-104, a court may order supervised parent-time if the court finds evidence that the minor child would be subject to physical or emotional harm or child abuse, as described in Sections 76-5-109, 76-5-109.2, 76-5-109.3, 76-5-114, and 80-1-102, from the noncustodial parent if left unsupervised with the noncustodial parent.

(2) If the court finds evidence of domestic violence, child abuse, or an ongoing risk to a minor child, and orders supervised parent-time, the court shall give preference to supervision by a professional individual or private agency trained in child abuse reporting laws, the developmental needs of a minor child, and the dynamics of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, and substance abuse.

(3) If a professional individual or private agency described in Subsection (2) is not available, affordable, or practicable under the circumstances, a court shall give preference to supervision by an individual who is:

(4) If an individual described in Subsection (2) or (3) is not available, affordable, or practicable under the circumstances, or if the court does not find evidence of domestic violence, child abuse, or an ongoing risk to a minor child, a court may order supervised parent-time that is supervised by an individual who is willing to supervise, and is capable of protecting the minor child from physical or emotional harm, or child abuse, and the court shall give preference to individuals suggested by the parties, including relatives.

(5) At the time supervised parent-time is imposed, the court shall consider:

(7) A noncustodial parent may, at any time, petition the court to modify the order for supervised parent-time if the noncustodial parent can demonstrate that the specific goals and expectations set by the court as described in Subsection (6) have been accomplished.