Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes
§ 8-846 — Services provided to the child and family
ARS § 8-846Title 8. Child Safety · Ch. 4. DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY · Art. 10. Dependency Determination and Disposition
Statute text
View on source8-846. Services provided to the child and family A. Except as provided in subsections D, E and F of this section, if the child has been removed from the home, the court shall order the department to make reasonable efforts to provide services to the child and the child's parent. B. If the court determines that services supplemental to those provided through the department are available from another source at no cost to this state, the court may order the services on agreement of the provider. C. The court may employ an individual or individuals to facilitate collaboration between the parties and to ensure the delivery of court-ordered services. An employee acting in that capacity has access to all documents and information necessary to ensure service delivery regarding the child and the child's family without obtaining prior approval from the child, the child's family or the court. The employee may disclose documents and information the employee acquires, reviews or produces only as prescribed pursuant to section 8-807. D. The court shall consider the following factors in determining whether reunification services are required to be provided. Reunification services are not required to be provided if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that: 1. One or more of the following aggravating circumstances exist:
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