House Engrossed

technical correction; children

(now: parental rights; termination; court action)

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

2021

HOUSE BILL 2578

AN ACT

Amending title 8, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 8-223; relating to children.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 8, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 8-223, to read:

START_STATUTE8-223. Waiver

In any action that may lead to the termination of parental rights, the court may allow a parent or guardian to withdraw an admission or plea of no contest if the withdrawal is necessary to correct a manifest injustice.  On withdrawal of the admission or plea, the parent or guardian regains the right to trial and any findings based on the admission or plea are negated.