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AZ SB1080

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Sylvia Allen

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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