The Child Protection Division provides judicial protection for children facing imminent danger or at risk of abuse or neglect. Working closely with the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), the division ensures that state intervention occurs only when supported by clear evidence, sound law, and full respect for family integrity and due process.

Division attorneys act swiftly and carefully when children are at risk, presenting evidence of abuse and neglect in court, advising DCFS throughout child welfare proceedings, and enforcing court orders designed to protect children and promote family rehabilitation.

When families are unable or unwilling to remedy conditions of abuse or neglect, the division takes decisive legal action to secure appropriate supervision, services, or permanent safe placements—always guided by a single objective: protecting children while working toward the best possible long-term outcomes for families.