Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes

§ 8-872 — Permanent guardianship; procedure

ARS § 8-872Title 8. Child Safety · Ch. 4. DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY · Art. 12. Permanent Guardianship

Statute text

8-872. Permanent guardianship; procedure A. Any party to a dependency proceeding or a pending dependency proceeding may file a motion for permanent guardianship. The motion shall be verified by the person who files the motion and shall include the following: 1. The name, sex, residence and date and place of birth of the child. 2. The facts and circumstances supporting the grounds for permanent guardianship. 3. The name and address of the prospective guardian and a statement that the prospective guardian agrees to accept the duties and responsibilities of guardianship. 4. The basis for the court's jurisdiction. 5. The relationship of the child to the prospective guardian. 6. Whether the child is subject to the Indian child welfare act of 1978 (P.L. 95-608; 92 Stat. 3069; 25 United States Code sections 1901 through 1963) and if so:

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