§ 8-847 – Periodic review hearings
8-847. Periodic review hearings A. After the disposition hearing, the court shall hold periodic review hearings at least once every six months as required by federal law. B. At a proceeding to review the disposition orders of the court, the court shall provide the following persons notice of the review and the right to participate […]
§ 8-921 – Prohibition on religious discrimination; adoption services and foster care services; enforcement; remedies; definitions
8-921. Prohibition on religious discrimination; adoption services and foster care services; enforcement; remedies; definitions A. State government or any private person who sues under or attempts to enforce a law, rule or regulation that is adopted by this state or a political subdivision of this state may not take any discriminatory action against a person […]
§ 8-861 – Return of child
8-861. Return of child After the temporary custody hearing, on request of a parent or guardian the court shall order that the child be returned to the child’s parent or guardian if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the return of the child would not create a substantial risk of harm […]
§ 8-1151 – Findings and declarations
8-1151. Findings and declarations (Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies) A. The people of Arizona find that: 1. Early learning experiences directly impact a child’s long-term educational success. Research shows that that the majority of a child’s brain structure is formed before age three and that the years between birth and kindergarten are when children develop […]
§ 8-862 – Permanency hearing
8-862. Permanency hearing A. The court shall hold a permanency hearing to determine the future permanent legal status of the child: 1. Within thirty days after the disposition hearing if the court does not order reunification services. 2. Within six months after a child who is under three years of age is removed from the […]
§ 8-863 – Hearing to terminate parental rights; notice; grounds
8-863. Hearing to terminate parental rights; notice; grounds A. At least ten days before the initial hearing on the termination of parental rights pursuant to this article, the party who is responsible for filing a motion pursuant to section 8-862, subsection D shall serve the motion on all parties as prescribed in rule 5(c) of […]
§ 8-864 – Timing of motions and hearings; consolidation of hearings
8-864. Timing of motions and hearings; consolidation of hearings Notwithstanding any other statute, the court may order or permit the filing of a motion for termination or permanent guardianship before the permanency hearing is held, consolidate hearings or provide for a different order of hearings if: 1. The permanency hearing is held no later than […]
§ 8-871 – Permanent guardianship of a child
8-871. Permanent guardianship of a child A. The court may establish a permanent guardianship between a child and the guardian if the prospective guardianship is in the child’s best interests and all of the following apply: 1. The child has been adjudicated a dependent child or is the subject of a pending dependency petition. If […]
§ 8-872 – Permanent guardianship; procedure
8-872. Permanent guardianship; procedure A. Any party to a dependency proceeding or a pending dependency proceeding may file a motion for permanent guardianship. The motion shall be verified by the person who files the motion and shall include the following: 1. The name, sex, residence and date and place of birth of the child. 2. […]
§ 8-873 – Revocation of permanent guardianship
8-873. Revocation of permanent guardianship A. The child, a parent of the child, the guardian of the child or any party to the dependency proceeding may file a petition for the revocation of an order granting permanent guardianship if there is a significant change of circumstances, including: 1. The child’s parent is able and willing […]