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(1) When the division receives information that a child in the custody of the division is missing, has been abducted, or has run away, the division shall:
(a) within 24 hours after the time when the division has reason to believe that the information is accurate, notify the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; and
(b) pursue a warrant under Subsection 62A-4a-202.1(8).
(2) When the division locates a child described in Subsection (1), the division shall:
(a) determine the primary factors that caused or contributed to the child's absence from care;
(b) determine the child's experiences while absent from care, including screening the child to determine if the child is a sex trafficking victim;
(c) to the extent possible, select a placement for the child that accommodates the child's needs and takes into consideration the factors and experiences described in Subsections (2)(a) and (b); and
(d) follow the requirements in Section 80-3-303 for determining an ongoing placement of the child.