ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2259: juvenile court facilities; shelters; use

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15

BILL STATUS: Judiciary & Public Safety

Abstract

Relating to the use of juvenile court facilities.

Provisions

1. Allows juvenile court staff to provide services within juvenile court facilities on authorization from the presiding judge of the superior court, if facilities are available. (Sec. 1)

2. Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

A.R.S. § 8-209 states if appropriate facilities are available to the juvenile court, the presiding judge of the superior court may enter into an agreement for the use of those facilities by a provider of juvenile shelter or treatment services.

A.R.S. § 8-248 defines private service provider as any individual or entity that receives federal, state, or local government funding or reimbursement for providing services directly to a child who is adjudicated a ward of the court.

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2259

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: Judiciary & Public Safety

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