PREFILED JAN 07 2015
REFERENCE TITLE: child removal; supervisor review; approval |
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-second Legislature First Regular Session 2015
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HB 2047 |
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Introduced by Representatives Townsend: Finchem, Kern, Lawrence, Mitchell, Shope
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AN ACT
amending section 8‑822, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to removal of children.
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 8-822, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
8-822. Removal of child from home; rules and policies; approval
A. The department shall adopt rules and establish clear policies and procedures, where appropriate, to:
1. Determine the circumstances under which it is appropriate to remove a child from the custody of the child's parents, guardian or custodian.
2. Ensure the immediate notification of the child's parents, guardian or custodian regarding the removal of the child from home, school or child care and the timely interview of the child and the child’s parent, guardian or custodian.
B. The department may not remove a child from the custody of the child's parents, guardian or custodian unless both of the following occur before the removal:
1. The child safety worker who is recommending the removal submits the reasons for removal and supporting information to the worker's supervisor.
2. The worker's supervisor reviews the reasons and supporting information and approves the removal.