This bill proposes to amend Title 25, Chapter 4 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 25-419. Under the new provision, a parent would be allowed to initiate a civil action against any court-appointed professional personnel involved in legal decision-making or parenting time if that professional deviates from the ethics and standards set by their licensing agency. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any such action must be commenced within four years of the cause of action accruing. The current law, as outlined in A.R.S. Title 25, Chapter 4, does not provide a mechanism for parents to hold court-appointed professionals accountable for ethical deviations. The proposed language introduces this accountability measure, thereby enhancing the legal framework surrounding family court proceedings and the conduct of appointed professionals.

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Introduced Version: 25-419