Frequent and unnecessary delays in the court cases of Arizona’s foster children add years to a child’s time in state care. Each court continuance delays permanency for a child up to four months. Timely hearings are a matter of due process for all parties and delays are costly to families, children, and taxpayers alike. Senate Bill 1079 requires attorneys and courts to comply with statutory timelines that help children exit care in a timely manner.
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