Determining the Best Interests of the Child - Arizona

Date: September 2023

Guiding Principles

Citation: Rev. Stat. §§ 8-845(B); 8-847(D)

In reviewing the status of the child and in determining its order of disposition, the court shall consider the health and safety of the child as a paramount concern.

At any periodic review hearing, the court shall consider the health and safety of the child as a paramount concern.

 Best Interests Factors

This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.

Other Considerations

This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.