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AZ SB1080
Bill
Status
Passed
4/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
Sylvia Allen
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona law on custodial interference to add an affirmative defense for parents who file an emergency petition for custodial rights and have a good faith belief the child will be in immediate danger if left with the other parent.
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Modifies penalties for voluntary return of a child to reduce the charge from class 6 felony to class 1 misdemeanor if the child is returned without physical injury within 48 hours after being taken.
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Creates new crime of falsely reporting vulnerable adult abuse or neglect to law enforcement or mandatory reporters, classified as a class 1 misdemeanor.
Legislative Description
Custodial interference; classification
Last Action
Governor Signed
4/25/2011
Full Bill Text
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