# A.R.S. § 25-403.04: 25-403.04 Substance abuse

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.04

## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 25-403.04
- **Heading:** 25-403.04 Substance abuse
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 403.04

## Text

25-403.04. Substance abuse

A. If the court determines that a parent has abused drugs or alcohol or has been convicted of any drug offense under title 13, chapter 34 or any violation of section 28-1381, 28-1382 or 28-1383 within twelve months before the petition or the request for legal decision-making or parenting time is filed, there is a rebuttable presumption that sole or joint legal decision-making by that parent is not in the child's best interests.  In making this determination the court shall state its:

1. Findings of fact that support its determination that the parent abused drugs or alcohol or was convicted of the offense.

2. Findings that the legal decision-making or parenting time arrangement ordered by the court appropriately protects the child.

B. To determine if the person has rebutted the presumption, at a minimum the court shall consider the following evidence:

1. The absence of any conviction of any other drug offense during the previous five years.

2. Results of random drug testing for a six month period that indicate that the person is not using drugs as proscribed by title 13, chapter 34.

3. Results of alcohol or drug screening provided by a facility approved by the department of health services.

## Nearby sections

- [A.R.S. § 25-401 25-401 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S401.md)
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