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AZ Rev Stat § 8-291.08 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-291.08 - Competency hearings; restoration orders

8-291.08.  Competency hearings;  restoration orders A. Within thirty days after a report is filed pursuant to section 8-291.07,  the court shall hold a hearing to determine if a juvenile is competent to stand trial. The parties may introduce other evidence regarding the juvenile s mental condition or may submit the matter by written stipulation on the mental health expert s report or reports. B. If the court finds that the juvenile is competent to stand trial,  the proceedings shall continue without delay. C. If the court initially finds that the juvenile is incompetent but may be restored to competency,  the court shall order that the juvenile undergo an attempt at restoration to competency. D. If the court initially finds that the juvenile is incompetent and there is not a substantial probability that the juvenile will be restored to competency within two hundred forty days,  the court shall dismiss the matter with prejudice and shall initiate civil commitment proceedings,  if appropriate. The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to proceed with a dependency investigation. E. All restoration orders that are issued by the court shall specify the following: 1. The name of the restoration program provider and the location of the program. 2. Transportation to the program site. 3. The length of the restoration program. 4. Transportation after the program ends. 5. The frequency of reports.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-291.09 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-291.09 - Restoration order; commitment

8-291.09.  Restoration order;  commitment A. The court may order a juvenile to participate in an outpatient or inpatient competency restoration program or may commit the juvenile for competency restoration to the state hospital or another facility. The juvenile court shall approve all competency restoration programs. In determining the type and location of the program,  the court shall select the least restrictive alternative after making a finding of probable cause and considering the following: 1. If confinement is necessary for program participation. 2. If the juvenile meets the civil commitment criteria under title 36,  chapter 5. B. The court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a juvenile who is ordered to participate in an inpatient or outpatient program pursuant to this section. The guardian ad litem shall both: 1. Coordinate the continuity of care following restoration. 2. In cooperation with the restoration program,  advise the court on matters relating to the appropriateness of the form and location of the program and,  on request of the court,  shall submit a written report. The court shall distribute copies of any report to the prosecutor and the defense attorney. The privilege against self-incrimination applies to all reports and communications with the juvenile. C. An order entered pursuant to this section shall state if the juvenile is incompetent to refuse treatment pursuant to section 13-4511,  including medication. D. The state shall pay the costs of an inpatient competency restoration program at the state hospital until either: 1. Ten days,  excluding Saturdays,  Sundays or other legal holidays,  after the hospital submits a report to the court stating that the juvenile has regained competence or that there is no substantial probability that the juvenile will regain competency within six months after the date of the original finding of incompetency. 2. The restoration order expires. 3. Seven days,  excluding Saturdays,  Sundays or other legal holidays,  after the charges are dismissed. E. The state shall pay the costs of a restoration program for a juvenile who is a ward of the court unless the court orders otherwise. If the court orders otherwise,  the county shall pay the costs of the restoration program,  or if the proceeding arises out of municipal court,  the political subdivision shall pay the costs of the restoration program. F. A restoration order that is issued pursuant to this section is valid for one hundred eighty days from the date of the initial finding of incompetency or until one of the following occurs,  whichever occurs first: 1. The restoration program submits a report that the juvenile has regained competency or that there is no substantial probability that the juvenile will regain competency within the period of the order. 2. The charges are dismissed. 3. The juvenile reaches eighteen years of age.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-291.11 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-291.11 - Records

8-291.11.  Records The court and the department of health services shall keep records of the offenses for which a juvenile was charged,  any court ordered examination and treatment outcomes.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-301 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-301 - Commencement of proceedings

8-301.  Commencement of proceedings A proceeding under this chapter may be commenced by one of the following procedures: 1. By transfer of a case from another court as provided in section 8-302. 2. By the filing of a petition by the county attorney. 3. For an offense other than a felony,  by the referral of a uniform Arizona traffic ticket and complaint form.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-303 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-303 - Taking into temporary custody; interference; release; separate custody; violation; classification

8-303.  Taking into temporary custody;  interference;  release;  separate custody;  violation;  classification A. Except as provided in section 8-305,  a juvenile taken into temporary custody shall not be detained in a police station,  jail or lockup where adults charged with or convicted of a crime are detained. B. A child shall be taken into temporary custody: 1. Pursuant to an order of the juvenile court. 2. Pursuant to a warrant issued according to the laws of arrest. C. A juvenile may be taken into temporary custody: 1. By a peace officer pursuant to the laws of arrest,  without a warrant,  if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the juvenile has committed a delinquent act or the child is incorrigible. 2. By a peace officer if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the child has run away from the child's parents,  guardian or other custodian. 3. By a private person as provided by section 13-3884. D. A peace officer shall take a juvenile into temporary custody pursuant to the laws of arrest,  with or without a warrant,  when there are reasonable grounds to believe that either: 1. The juvenile has committed a criminal act or a delinquent act which if committed by an adult could be a felony or breach of the peace. 2. The juvenile has been apprehended in commission of a criminal act or a delinquent act,  which if committed by an adult would be a felony,  or in fresh pursuit. E. A juvenile who is taken into temporary custody pursuant to subsection D of this section may be released from temporary custody only to the parents,  guardian or custodian of the juvenile or to the juvenile court. F. A person who knowingly interferes with the taking of a juvenile into temporary custody under the provisions of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. G. In determining if a child should be taken into custody under subsection C of this section,  the peace officer or child safety worker may consider as a mitigating factor the participation of the parent,  guardian or custodian in the healthy families program established by section 8-481.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-304 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-304 - Investigation of alleged acts of delinquency, dependency and incorrigibility

8-304.  Investigation of alleged acts of delinquency,  dependency and incorrigibility A. The law enforcement officer having jurisdiction in the place in which an act of delinquency or incorrigibility is alleged to have occurred is responsible for the complete investigation surrounding the alleged commission of the act. B. A department investigator is responsible for the complete investigation of all complaints of alleged dependency,  and a criminal conduct allegation shall be investigated in cooperation with the appropriate law enforcement agencies and according to the protocols established pursuant to section 8-817. The department shall be responsible for the disposition of such child unless the matter requires the intervention of the court.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-306 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-306 - Supervision and inspection of juvenile detention center and shelter care facilities

8-306.  Supervision and inspection of juvenile detention center and shelter care facilities A. The presiding judge of the juvenile court shall supervise the juvenile detention center and may appoint a person of good moral character to operate and manage the detention center. B. The department of juvenile corrections shall inspect the detention centers of each county semiannually and within ten working days after each inspection shall make a written report to the presiding judge of the juvenile court of the condition and operation of the detention center,  together with such recommendations as it deems advisable,  and a copy of such report shall be filed with the county board of supervisors.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-307 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-307 - Delinquency hearings; required attendance of cited child; referring to youth service bureau; notification of parents

8-307.  Delinquency hearings;  required attendance of cited child;  referring to youth service bureau;  notification of parents A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary,  any child,  ten years of age or older,  against whom a complaint has been filed citing the commission of a delinquent act shall appear at the juvenile court at a time certain set by the juvenile court. When the offense alleged is a misdemeanor other than assault or battery and is the child's first offense according to juvenile court records,  the juvenile court may,  in its sole discretion,  refer the child to a youth service bureau or similar counseling program or make the complaint a matter of record in lieu of the child appearing at the juvenile court. B. The law enforcement agency making the complaint shall immediately notify the parents,  guardian or custodian of the child that the complaint is being sent to the juvenile court. Failure to make such notification shall not bar any proceeding in any court.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-308 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-308 - Required attendance of parent, legal guardian or custodian in court; contempt

8-308.  Required attendance of parent,  legal guardian or custodian in court;  contempt A. The parent,  legal guardian or custodian of a juvenile or child against whom a petition has been filed alleging the commission of a delinquent or incorrigible act shall be served with a notice to appear and shall appear with the juvenile or child at the juvenile court at the time set by the juvenile court. Upon a showing of good cause that the parent,  guardian,  or custodian cannot appear on the date and time set by the court,  the court may waive the requirement that the parent,  guardian or custodian appear. The court shall state on the record the reasons for waiving the requirement that the parent,  guardian or custodian appear. Failure of a parent,  guardian or custodian to appear shall not bar further proceedings by the court. B. If a parent,  legal guardian or custodian fails to appear with the juvenile or child in juvenile court,  and good cause for the failure to appear is not found as provided in subsection A of this section,  the court shall issue an order to show cause to the parent,  legal guardian or custodian as to why that person shall not be held in contempt.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-309 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-309 - Unlawful use of an electronic communication device by a minor; classification; definitions

8-309.  Unlawful use of an electronic communication device by a minor;  classification;  definitions A. It is unlawful for a juvenile to intentionally or knowingly use an electronic communication device to transmit or display a visual depiction of a minor that depicts explicit sexual material.  B. It is unlawful for a juvenile to intentionally or knowingly possess a visual depiction of a minor that depicts explicit sexual material and that was transmitted to the juvenile through the use of an electronic communication device. C. It is not a violation of subsection B of this section if all of the following apply: 1. The juvenile did not solicit the visual depiction. 2. The juvenile took reasonable steps to destroy or eliminate the visual depiction or report the visual depiction to the juvenile's parent,  guardian,  school official or law enforcement official. D. A violation of subsection A of this section is a petty offense if the juvenile transmits or displays the visual depiction to one other person. A violation of subsection A of this section is a class 3 misdemeanor if the juvenile transmits or displays the visual depiction to more than one other person.  E. A violation of subsection B of this section is a petty offense. F. Any violation of this section that occurs after adjudication for a prior violation of this section or after completion of a diversion program as a result of a referral or petition charging a violation of this section is a class 2 misdemeanor. G. For the purposes of this section: 1. " Electronic communication device"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 13-3560. 2. " Explicit sexual material"  means material that depicts human genitalia or that depicts nudity,  sexual activity,  sexual conduct,  sexual excitement or sadomasochistic abuse as defined in section 13-3501. 3. " Visual depiction"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 13-3551.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-325 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-325 - Appeal from an order of a juvenile hearing officer; procedures

8-325.  Appeal from an order of a juvenile hearing officer;  procedures A. An appeal from an order entered by the juvenile hearing officer is perfected by filing a notice of appeal. B. Immediately after an order of disposition the juvenile hearing officer shall advise the juvenile that a right to appeal exists,  the applicable time limit and the location and manner of filing the notice of appeal. C. A juvenile shall file the written notice of appeal with the court issuing the order within ten days after the date on which the juvenile hearing officer delivered or mailed to the juvenile a copy of the court's disposition of the case and the notice of the right to appeal. D. An appeal shall be on the record if a record has been made. The juvenile court may review the condition of the record. If the juvenile court determines that the record is insufficient or not in proper condition to enable the court to determine the issues on appeal,  a trial de novo shall be granted. E. The appeal of an order of a juvenile hearing officer to the juvenile court shall be processed pursuant to the rules of procedure in civil traffic violation cases.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-326 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-326 - County attorney

8-326.  County attorney A. The county attorney shall: 1. Direct the investigation the county attorney deems necessary of acts of alleged delinquent behavior. 2. File petitions alleging delinquent behavior with the juvenile court as the county attorney deems necessary in the public interest. 3. Except pursuant to section 8-323,  attend the juvenile court within the county attorney's county and conduct on behalf of the state all contested hearings that involve allegations of delinquent acts or incorrigibility. B. The county attorney may establish and administer the activities of community based alternative programs.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-327 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-327 - Transfer hearing

8-327.  Transfer hearing A. The state may request an order of the juvenile court transferring jurisdiction of the criminal prosecution of any felony filed in the juvenile court to the criminal division of the superior court. B. On request of the state that a juvenile be transferred,  the court shall hold a transfer hearing before the adjudication hearing. C. If the judge finds by a preponderance of the evidence that probable cause exists to believe that the offense was committed,  that the juvenile committed the offense and that the public safety would best be served by the transfer of the juvenile for criminal prosecution,  the judge shall order that the juvenile be transferred for criminal prosecution to the appropriate court having jurisdiction of the offense. The judge shall state on the record the reasons for transferring or not transferring the juvenile for criminal prosecution. D. The court shall consider the following factors in determining if the public safety would be served by the transfer of a juvenile for criminal prosecution: 1. The seriousness of the offense involved. 2. The record and previous history of the juvenile,  including previous contacts with the courts and law enforcement,  previous periods of any court ordered probation and the results of that probation. 3. Any previous commitments of the juvenile to juvenile residential placements and secure institutions. 4. If the juvenile was previously committed to the department of juvenile corrections for a felony offense. 5. If the juvenile committed another felony offense while the juvenile was a ward of the department of juvenile corrections. 6. If the juvenile committed the alleged offense while participating in,  assisting,  promoting or furthering the interests of a criminal street gang,  a criminal syndicate or a racketeering enterprise. 7. The views of the victim of the offense. 8. If the degree of the juvenile's participation in the offense was relatively minor but not so minor as to constitute a defense to prosecution. 9. The juvenile's mental and emotional condition. 10. The likelihood of the juvenile's reasonable rehabilitation through the use of services and facilities that are currently available to the juvenile court. E. At the conclusion of the transfer hearing,  the court shall make a written determination whether the juvenile should be transferred to the criminal division of the superior court for criminal prosecution. The court shall not defer the decision as to the transfer. If the court determines that the juvenile should not be transferred to the criminal division of the superior court,  the court shall set an adjudication hearing.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-328 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-328 - Juvenile diversion programs; reporting

8-328.  Juvenile diversion programs;  reporting A. A city or town attorney or prosecutor or a law enforcement agency shall not establish or conduct a diversion program or community based alternative program for juvenile offenders unless the program is authorized by the county attorney and notice is provided to the presiding judge of the juvenile court. B. Beginning January 1,  2011,  a city or town attorney or prosecutor or a law enforcement agency that establishes or conducts a diversion program or community based alternative program shall report the citation number,  name and date of birth of each juvenile who participates in a diversion program or community based alternative program to the juvenile court in a format approved by the presiding judge of the juvenile court.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-342 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-342 - Commitment of child; medical examination; definition

8-342.  Commitment of child;  medical examination;  definition A. A child who is any of the following shall not be committed or awarded to the department of juvenile corrections: 1. Adjudicated delinquent for an offense that is not a felony unless the child has been previously adjudicated delinquent for an offense that is a felony or is seriously mentally ill. 2. Under fourteen years of age. 3. A dependent or incorrigible child unless the child is adjudicated delinquent and is not excluded under paragraph 1 or 2 of this subsection. B. Before commitment to the department of juvenile corrections,  every child shall be given a medical examination. If it is determined that any contagious or infectious disease is present,  the child shall not be committed to the department of juvenile corrections,  but the juvenile court shall order that the child be given the necessary medical treatment at the county hospital or other medical facility. When the child is discharged by competent medical authority,  the juvenile court may order the child's commitment to the department of juvenile corrections. In any case copies of records,  examinations and evaluations shall be made of the findings of the medical examination and of any subsequent treatment and discharge,  which copies shall accompany the child's commitment papers.  C. If the child is a dependent child and is committed or awarded to the department of juvenile corrections,  the foster care review board shall review the child's case as required by section 8-515.03. D. For the purposes of this section,  " child"  includes a person who is under eighteen years of age or,  if the juvenile court has retained jurisdiction over the person pursuant to section 8-202,  subsection H,  under nineteen years of age.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-346 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-346 - Restitution fund; restitution contracts

8-346.  Restitution fund;  restitution contracts A. The county board of supervisors shall establish a separate fund for the payment of restitution in juvenile delinquency proceedings by juveniles who are ordered to pay restitution and who are financially unable to pay or who are otherwise unable to be employed to earn money to pay restitution. The fund consists of state and local appropriations and grants,  gifts,  devises and donations from any public or private source.  B. The county board of supervisors may apply to the internal revenue service for a ruling that donations to the fund are tax deductible. C. The county attorney or the court may direct the payment of monies from the fund to the victim for unpaid charitable work done by the juvenile to pay restitution that was ordered by the juvenile court or that the juvenile agreed to pay as part of a diversion program administered by the county attorney or the juvenile court. If a juvenile performs unpaid charitable work pursuant to this section,  the agency providing the work shall supervise the juvenile's work. The juvenile shall be credited for each hour worked at an hourly rate set by the county attorney or the juvenile court. D. If monies are available,  the victim shall be paid from monies that are credited to the juvenile for work performed. E. The county attorney or the juvenile court shall not retain more than twenty per cent of the money credited to the fund for the payment of administrative costs and expenses. F. The county attorney or the juvenile court may enter into contracts with this state,  any political subdivision of this state or private entities to provide appropriate services by juveniles who are ordered to pay restitution by the juvenile court or who have agreed to pay restitution as part of a diversion program that is administered by the county attorney or the juvenile court.