House of Representatives

HB 2002

dependent children; temporary custody

Sponsors: Representative Knaperek, Senator Solomon

dp	Committee on Human Services
	Caucus and COW
X	As Passed the House

HB 2002 contains technical and conforming changes to statute from Laws 2000, Chapter 285.

History

Laws 2000, Chapter 285 established the increased time frame in which a child may be held in temporary custody from 48 hours to 72 hours. HB 2002 amends current law (ARS sections 8-821 and 8-823) to changes passed by Laws 2000, Chapter 285. ARS section 8-821 lays out the specific guidelines which must be followed if a child is removed and taken into temporary custody. ARS section 8-823 contains the required statements which accompany a child being placed in temporary custody.

Provisions

· Extends the time period that a child may remain in temporary custody from 48 hours to 72 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, unless a dependency petition is filed.

· Makes technical and conforming changes.

HB 2002 passed the House unamended.

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44th Legislature

Second Regular Session 2 January 23, 2001

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