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AZ Rev Stat § 6-1706 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 6 - Banks and Financial Institutions|§ 6-1706 - Borrower liability; prohibited practices; investments; annuities

6-1706.  Borrower liability;  prohibited practices;  investments;  annuities A. The borrower is not liable for any difference between the net amount of the borrower's remaining debt under the reverse mortgage and the amount recovered by the originator from the net sales proceeds from the dwelling that is subject to the reverse mortgage. This amount is based on the amount of the accumulated equity selected by the borrower to be subject to the reverse mortgage as agreed on by the originator and the borrower. B. An originator shall not: 1. Enter into any agreement that would obligate the borrower to purchase an annuity,  an investment or long-term care insurance before the closing of the reverse mortgage or before the expiration of the borrower's right to rescind the reverse mortgage agreement if a rescission period applies. 2. Refer the borrower to anyone for the purchase of an annuity before the closing of the reverse mortgage or before the expiration of the borrower's right to rescind the reverse mortgage agreement. C. This section does not prevent a lender from offering or referring borrowers for title insurance,  hazard,  flood or other peril insurance or other similar products that are customary and normal under a reverse mortgage loan.
AZ Rev Stat § 6-1707 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 6 - Banks and Financial Institutions|§ 6-1707 - Enforcement

6-1707.  Enforcement A. An act or practice in violation of this chapter is an unlawful practice under section 44-1522 and is subject to enforcement through private action and prosecution by the attorney general. B. Any provision of a reverse mortgage agreement that violates this chapter is unenforceable against the borrower. C. A private action against an originator shall be commenced subject to the applicable statute of limitations for written contracts. D. The remedies provided in this chapter are not intended to be the exclusive remedies available to the borrower.
AZ Rev Stat § 6-1708 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 6 - Banks and Financial Institutions|§ 6-1708 - Lien priority and validity

6-1708.  Lien priority and validity The full amount secured by a reverse mortgage security interest has the same priority over any other lien on the property as if the full amount had been disbursed on the date of the loan closing regardless of the actual date of any disbursement. The amount secured by the security interest shall include all direct payments by the borrower to the creditor or the creditor's assignee and all other loan advances permitted by the mortgage for any purpose including loan advances for interest,  taxes and special assessments,  premiums for hazard or mortgage insurance,  servicing charges and costs of collection,  regardless of when the payments or loan advances are made. The priority provided by this section applies notwithstanding any other law.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-101 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-101 - Execution of bond; sureties

7-101.  Execution of bond;  sureties When a bond or undertaking is required by law to be given for the faithful performance of a duty or obligation,  or required to be given in a judicial proceeding in a court of this state,  the bond shall,  unless otherwise specified by the law requiring it,  be executed by the principal and at least two sureties. The sureties shall be residents and freeholders or householders within this state and,  unless acting as surety for state officers,  of the county in which the bond is given. Each surety shall justify by affidavit stating that he is worth the amount specified in the bond over and above his just debts and liabilities,  exclusive of property exempt from execution.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-102 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-102 - Qualification of sureties

7-102.  Qualification of sureties A bond shall not be approved if executed by individual sureties unless the sureties appear upon the tax roll of the county for an amount at least equal to the penalty of any other judicial bonds upon which they may already be sureties. If a surety is married,  the bond shall be signed by both husband and wife.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-103 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-103 - Corporate surety; power of attorney; fee

7-103.  Corporate surety;  power of attorney;  fee A. When a bond or undertaking conditioned upon the faithful performance of a duty,  or upon doing or refraining from doing anything in the bond or undertaking specified,  is by the laws of this state required or permitted to be given with surety,  the execution or the guaranteeing of the performance of the condition shall be sufficient when executed or guaranteed solely by a corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States,  or of any state,  authorized to execute the bond or undertaking within this state,  if the bond or undertaking is approved by the court,  body or person required to approve or accept it. An officer or person having the power of approval of a bond shall not exact that it be furnished by a surety company or by a particular surety company. B. The corporate surety shall file with the clerk of the superior court a power of attorney for each agent of such surety appointed to execute a bond in its behalf. A fee established pursuant to section 12-284 for each such filing shall be paid to the clerk of the superior court.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-104 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-104 - Bonds payable to state

7-104.  Bonds payable to state Any bond or undertaking given by a trustee,  receiver,  assignee or officer of a court in any action or proceeding for the faithful discharge of his duties,  where it is not otherwise provided,  shall be payable to the state,  and upon leave of the court where the action or proceeding is pending,  may be prosecuted for the benefit of any and all persons interested therein.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-105 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-105 - Bail undertaking in a criminal action as lien

7-105.  Bail undertaking in a criminal action as lien A. A bail undertaking in a criminal action,  or after conviction of a defendant,  or upon appeal therefrom shall be a lien on any real property described therein from the time of recording such undertaking in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the property is located. B. Upon filing an order with the county recorder of the county where the property is located canceling the undertaking the lien shall be discharged.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-106 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-106 - Deposit in lieu of bond

7-106.  Deposit in lieu of bond A. In a civil or criminal matter or proceeding when a bond is required of a party,  he may,  instead of giving the bond,  deposit with the court lawful money of the United States in the sum required in the bond,  which shall be accepted in lieu of the bond. If the party has given bond,  he may,  before its forfeiture,  deposit the sum mentioned in the bond,  whereupon the bond shall be exonerated. A party having deposited money in lieu of giving bond,  may,  before its forfeiture,  withdraw the money upon the giving and approval of a sufficient bond. B. When money has been deposited and remains on deposit at the time of judgment or disposition of the matter,  and thereby has become liable to the satisfaction thereof,  the money shall,  under the direction of the court,  be applied in the same manner and to the same extent as if it had been recovered upon a bond given for that purpose. Where an appeal is taken and money has been deposited in lieu of a bond,  the deposit shall be disposed of in the same manner as if it were a bond filed in the proceeding.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-107 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-107 - Sufficiency of bond; objection

7-107.  Sufficiency of bond;  objection In an action or proceeding in a state court,  when a bond is required or permitted to be given,  the adverse party may object to its sufficiency at any time within three days after receiving notice of giving the bond,  by serving the adverse party,  or the officer who takes the bond,  with a written notice that he does not accept the bond. A failure to serve the notice shall be deemed an acceptance of the bond,  and the officer taking it shall be exonerated from liability.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-108 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-108 - Notice of justification

7-108.  Notice of justification The party or officer receiving the notice provided for in section 7-107 shall,  within three days,  serve the opposite party with a notice in writing that the sureties on the bond,  or other sureties will justify before an officer authorized to approve the bond,  and the time and place when and where the sureties will justify.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-109 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-109 - Sureties; examination on sufficiency; attorney of party ineligible as surety

7-109.  Sureties;  examination on sufficiency;  attorney of party ineligible as surety Each of the sureties shall attend before the officer at the time and place mentioned in the notice provided for in sections 7-107 and 7-108 and may be examined on oath touching his sufficiency in such manner as the officer deems proper. If the officer finds the sureties sufficient he shall endorse his allowance on the bond and cause it to be filed with the clerk or justice. No bond shall be allowed or approved wherein any attorney of record of either party to the action or proceeding is a surety.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-110 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-110 - Joint control of assets secured by bond

7-110.  Joint control of assets secured by bond A. Any party of whom a bond,  undertaking or other obligation is required and his surety may make an agreement providing for the safekeeping of any monies or assets for which he and his surety are or may be responsible by depositing them with a bank,  savings bank,  safe-deposit or trust company authorized by law to do business as such or with any other depository approved by the court if the deposit is otherwise proper. The agreement may provide that the withdrawal of the monies or assets or any part thereof may be made only with the written consent of the surety or upon order of court made on such notice to the surety as the court may direct. B. The agreement authorized by subsection A shall not in any manner release from or change the liability of the principal or surety as established by the terms of the bond.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-121 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-121 - Irresponsible surety; procedure

7-121.  Irresponsible surety;  procedure In all actions or proceedings in which an injunction,  attachment or garnishment bond is executed,  the defendant may at any time present to the court a statement in writing,  under the oath of the defendant or his agent or attorney,  that the sureties or a surety on the bond was at the time of becoming a surety,  not responsible as such surety,  or has become irresponsible since the execution of the bond. Thereupon the court shall cause a notice of the statement to be served upon the plaintiff,  and shall cite the plaintiff to appear and show cause within five days after the service of notice why the plaintiff should not be required to execute a new and sufficient bond.
AZ Rev Stat § 7-122 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 7 - Bonds|§ 7-122 - Hearing on sufficiency

7-122.  Hearing on sufficiency The court shall summarily hear the issue upon the sufficiency of the bond,  and if the court finds the sureties or any thereof to be insufficient,  the injunction,  attachment or garnishment shall be dissolved,  unless the plaintiff shall within five days file a proper and sufficient bond and it is approved by the court or judge.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-101 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-101 - Definitions

8-101.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Adult"  means a person eighteen years of age or older. 2. " Agency"  or " adoption agency"  means a person other than the division licensed by the division to place children for adoption,  including an attorney or law firm. 3. " Agency placement adoption"  means an adoption proceeding in which one or more of the requisite consents are given to an agency pursuant to section 8-107,  subsection D,  paragraph 1. 4. " Child"  means any person under eighteen years of age. 5. " Custody"  means a status embodying all of the following rights and responsibilities: (a) The right to have the physical possession of the child. (b) The right and the duty to protect,  train and discipline the child. (c) The responsibility to provide the child with food,  shelter,  education and health care,  and the authority to consent to surgery or other extraordinary medical care in an emergency. 6. " Direct placement adoption"  means an adoption proceeding in which one or more of the requisite consents are given to a particular person pursuant to section 8-107,  subsection D,  paragraph 2. 7. " Division"  means the department of child safety. 8. " Juvenile court"  or " court"  means the juvenile division of the superior court. 9. " Permanent guardian"  means a legal guardian appointed by the court pursuant to section 8-871. 10. " Petitioner"  includes both petitioners under a joint petition.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-102 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-102 - Who may be adopted

8-102.  Who may be adopted A. Except as provided in title 14,  chapter 8 and subsection B of this section,  only a child,  or a foreign-born person who is twenty-one years of age or less and who is not an illegal alien,  who is present within this state at the time the petition for adoption is filed may be adopted. B. A dependent child is not required to be present in this state at the time the petition for adoption is filed if the criteria prescribed in section 8-103,  subsection B are met.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-102.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-102.01 - Jurisdiction

8-102.01.  Jurisdiction If a petition for adoption is filed prior to a child's eighteenth birthday jurisdiction of the superior court continues for purposes of entering an order of adoption of such child even if the child becomes eighteen years of age prior to the final adoption hearing.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-103 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-103 - Who may adopt

8-103.  Who may adopt A. Any adult resident of this state,  whether married,  unmarried or legally separated,  is eligible to qualify to adopt children. A husband and wife may jointly adopt children. B. An adult nonresident of this state,  whether married,  unmarried or legally separated,  is eligible to qualify to adopt a child if all of the following apply: 1. The child is a dependent child and currently under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in this state. 2. The child currently resides in the home of the applicant.  3. The department placed the child in the home of the applicant pursuant to section 8-548. 4. The department recommends the adoption of the child by the applicant. 5. The foster care review board has reviewed the child's case as required by section 8-515.03,  except that the court may not delay the child's adoption if the foster care review board has not reviewed the child's case. C. Pursuant to rules adopted by the department,  the department or adoption agency shall place a child in an adoptive home that best meets the safety,  social,  emotional,  physical and mental health needs of the child. Other relevant factors for consideration,  in no order of preference,  shall include: 1. The marital status and the length and stability of the marital relationship of the prospective adoptive parents. 2. Placement with the child's siblings pursuant to section 8-862. 3. Established relationships between the child and the prospective adoptive family as described in section 8-862,  including placement with a grandparent or another member of the child's extended family,  including a person or foster parent who has a significant relationship with the child. 4. The prospective adoptive family's ability to meet the child's safety,  social,  emotional,  physical and mental health needs and the ability to financially provide for the child. 5. The wishes of the child who is twelve years of age or older. 6. The wishes of the child's birth parents unless the rights of the parent have been terminated or the court has established a case plan of severance and adoption. 7. The availability of relatives,  the child's current or former foster parents or other significant persons to provide support to the prospective adoptive family and child. D. If all relevant factors are equal and the choice is between a married man and woman certified to adopt and a single adult certified to adopt,  placement preference shall be with a married man and woman. E. In each adoption proceeding,  the court shall make findings on the record regarding the best interests of the child pursuant to law.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-104 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-104 - Venue

8-104.  Venue A petitioner may begin adoption proceedings in the court in the county where the prospective adoptive parent resides or,  if applicable,  in the county where the child is a ward.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-105.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-105.01 - Adoption; racial preferences; prohibition; exception

8-105.01.  Adoption;  racial preferences;  prohibition;  exception A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,  the division,  an agency or the court shall not deny or delay a placement or an adoption certification based on the race,  the color or the national origin of the adoptive parent or the child. B. This section does not apply to the placement or adoption of children pursuant to the Indian child welfare act (25 United States Code section 1901).
AZ Rev Stat § 8-105.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-105.02 - Adoption by foster parents; removal of child

8-105.02.  Adoption by foster parents;  removal of child The division shall not remove a child from the child's foster parents for the sole reason that the foster parents have applied to adopt the child.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-105.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-105.03 - Adoption information from local community organizations

8-105.03.  Adoption information from local community organizations The division shall establish and administer a child placement program that uses community organizations to inform communities about the adoption process and the need for adoptive homes. For purposes of this section,  religiously affiliated organizations may qualify as community organizations provided that no state funding may be used for religious purposes.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-107 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-107 - Time and contents of consent

8-107.  Time and contents of consent A. All consents to adoption shall be in writing and signed by the person giving the consent and witnessed by two or more credible witnesses who are at least eighteen years of age and who subscribe their names in the presence of the person giving the consent or shall be acknowledged by the person giving consent before a notary public. B. A consent given before seventy-two hours after the birth of the child is invalid. C. The consent shall be dated,  shall sufficiently identify and give the addresses of the party giving the consent and the name and address of the witness or witnesses and shall sufficiently identify the child to whose adoption the consent is given. D. The consent shall designate either of the following: 1. An agency or the division as authorized by the party giving the consent to place the child for adoption. 2. The particular person or persons authorized to adopt the child by the person giving the consent. E. The true names of the adopting person or persons shall be used,  except that fictitious names may be used if the consent also truthfully states that the adopting person or persons are currently certified as acceptable to adopt the child,  that the consenting party knows that the names used are fictitious and does not wish to know the true names and that the consenting party has been furnished with all information which the consenting party wishes to know about the adopting person or persons. F. The consent shall contain a statement which includes the following: 1. The consequences of the consent pursuant to section 8-117. 2. The irrevocability of the consent pursuant to section 8-106. 3. The prohibition of any direct or indirect compensation for the consent except as provided in section 8-114. G. A consent other than to any agency or the division which does not designate a particular person or persons,  or which purports to permit a third person to locate or nominate an adoptive parent,  is invalid.
AZ Rev Stat § 8-108 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 8 - Child Safety|§ 8-108 - Petition for child's custody by noncertified party; hearing; exceptions

8-108.  Petition for child's custody by noncertified party;  hearing;  exceptions A. A person who is not currently certified as acceptable to adopt but who has custody of a child who the person intends to adopt shall petition the court for an order permitting that person to keep custody of the child pending certification. The person shall file the petition not later than five days after the person obtains custody of the child. The court shall hold a hearing within ten days after the person files the petition. The child shall attend the hearing,  except for good cause shown. At the hearing the burden of proof is on the petitioner to show that permitting custody is in the child's best interests. The court may permit the petitioner to have custody or it may order that custody be given to some other person or agency as it deems to be in the child's best interests. If the court permits the person to continue to have custody of the child,  the court shall order the investigation for preadoption certification and report as required by section 8-105 to continue. If an application for certification has not been filed before the hearing,  the court shall order that an application for certification be filed within thirty days after the hearing date. B. If a petition is not filed by the person intending to adopt a child,  the division,  an agency or any other interested person may petition the court for such a hearing. On the filing of a petition the court shall set the matter for hearing and issue its order to the person having custody of the child to appear before it to show cause why custody should not be denied. The hearing shall then be held and the court's order made as provided in subsection A of this section. C. A custody petition or hearing is not required in any of the following cases: 1. If the person who intends to adopt the child is the spouse of a birth parent of the child. 2. If the person who intends to adopt the child or one of these persons is an uncle,  aunt,  adult sibling,  grandparent,  or great-grandparent of the child of the whole or half-blood or by marriage. 3. If the person who intends to adopt the child is currently certified as acceptable to adopt the child. 4. If custody of the child has been given or is to be given to an agency or to the division or to a licensed or certified foster home. 5. If the person who intends to adopt the child is currently the court appointed guardian of the child.