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SB 1146

DCS; periodic review hearing; report

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Hildy Angius and 2 co-sponsors

SB 1146 modifies periodic review hearing procedures in Arizona child welfare cases and establishes new DCS reporting requirements on these hearings.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 1146

Legislative bill overview

SB 1146 appears to modify procedures for periodic review hearings within Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS) system and requires reporting on these hearings. The bill likely addresses how often and under what circumstances child welfare cases receive judicial review to ensure children's safety and family reunification efforts.

Why is this important

Periodic review hearings are critical safeguards in child welfare cases, ensuring that placement decisions, service plans, and case progress are regularly evaluated by the courts. Changes to these procedures directly affect outcomes for vulnerable children in state custody and influence how quickly families can be reunified or cases resolved.

Potential points of contention

  • Hearing frequency and timelines: Changes to how often cases are reviewed could either strengthen oversight of DCS decisions or create administrative burdens that delay necessary hearings
  • Reporting requirements: New reporting mandates may increase transparency into DCS operations, but could also increase costs and bureaucratic complexity
  • Due process implications: Modifications to hearing procedures must balance efficient case management with parents' and children's constitutional rights to fair hearings

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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