Rule 301. Application and Interpretation

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Arizona Court Rules › Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court › Part III. Child Dependency and Guardianship, Termination of Parental Rights › 1. General Provisions; Parties and Participants › Rule 301

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(a) Application. Rules in Part III govern procedures in dependency, in-home intervention, extended foster care, Title 8 guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases. (b) Interpretation. The court should interpret the rules in Part III in a manner that protects the rights of the parties and the child's best interests and gives paramount consideration to the child's health and safety.

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Rule 301. Application and Interpretation · Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 301 | Frix