Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases protections for children in child custody judicial proceedings in the state of Utah.

Highlights:

• Defines terms related to child custody (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies requirements for the admission of expert evidence into court proceedings (Sec. 1). 

• Requires a court to consider specific evidence when determining custody and time with both parents (Sec. 1). 

• Amends the provisions regarding the supervision of supervised parent-time (Sec. 1). 

• Requires certain assurances and limitations regarding orders to improve the relationship between a parent and child (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the state court admin. To make recommendations regarding the education and training of court personnel involving child custody and related proceedings (Sec. 1). 

• Requires that certain protective order proceedings comply with specific standards set by the court (Sec. 1).

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