AZ SB1081

Prohibits an individual attorney representing the Department of Child Safety from appearing before a judge if that attorney has appeared before the same judge in the department's previous five cases involving dependency, adoption, termination of parental rights, or guardianship matters.

Requires rotation of DCS attorneys across different judges and courtrooms to minimize potential bias and undue influence through familiarity between attorneys and judges.

Declares legislative intent to promote biological family preservation and kinship placements, with removal of minors to foster care as a last resort.

Applies to all DCS cases regardless of any conflicting laws, creating a mandatory attorney rotation requirement in child welfare proceedings.