AZ SB1587

Establishes a right to trial by jury in juvenile court proceedings that cannot be arbitrarily denied, requiring courts to provide written notice of this right to all parties.

Allows parties to demand a jury trial within 20 days of court orders if they believe their rights were substantially violated, with a new hearing to be set within 20 days of the demand.

Requires the state to convince seven of eight jurors by clear and convincing evidence that sufficient danger exists to remove a child from parents or extended family in jury trials under this section.

Allows parties to request a jury trial within 30 days after a court enters an order to remove a child from the home, and requires case dismissal and child's return if a jury finds the state suppressed exculpatory evidence or introduced false evidence.

Applies jury trial rights to preliminary protective hearings and any hearings for termination of the parent-child relationship, with the law effective December 31, 2024.