House of Representatives

HB 2002

dependent children; temporary custody

Sponsors: Representative Knaperek, Senator Solomon

X	Committee on Human Services
	Caucus and COW
	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.

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· 44th Legislature

· Second Regular Session 2 January 8, 2001

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