# Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 301: Rule 301. Application and Interpretation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R301

## Section

- **Citation:** Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 301
- **Heading:** Rule 301. Application and Interpretation
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** 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

## Text

(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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