If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new provision to Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 3 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Specifically, it would introduce Section 8-235.01, which establishes that a party who appeals a final order from the juvenile court is entitled to a peremptory change of judge or commissioner as a matter of right. This change would not require the party to state a cause for the request and would apply regardless of the outcome of the appeal.

The bill updates the existing legal framework governing juvenile court proceedings by enhancing the rights of parties involved in appeals. Currently, parties have limited rights to change judges, often contingent on specific conditions and timeframes. The proposed amendment simplifies this process, allowing for a more straightforward mechanism for requesting a change of judge or commissioner during appeals, thereby promoting impartiality in juvenile court proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-235.01