Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-621

Procedure to establish identity of persons

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A. When a person desires to establish his identity or fix his birthright and parentage, or both, he may file in the superior court in the county where his residence is maintained an application setting forth his reasons for desiring to establish his identity, birthright or parentage. The court may, after hearing the application, enter judgment establishing identity or birthright and parentage, or both, of such person.

B. The parent, guardian ad litem or next friend of a minor may file such application in the county where the minor's residence is maintained.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1971–2012 · leading case: Backora v. Balkin
Backora v. Balkin (1971) arizctapp · cites it 12× “The plaintiff was less than two years old at the time she, by' and through her guardian ad litem, commenced this action to establish her identity and to fix her birthright and parentage under the provisions of A.R.S. § 12-621. Charles J. Balkin, III, was named as the defendant.”
Hurt v. SUPERIOR COURT OF STATE OF ARIZ. (1979) ariz · cites it 3× “These statutes (A.R.S. §§ 12-621, et seq.) follow directly the wrongful death statutes (A.”
Anderson v. Holder (2012) ca9 “A related statute in effect at the time of Anderson’s residency, Ariz.Rev.Stat. § 12-621 (1956 & Supp.1957-79), provided that “[w]hen a person desires to establish his .”
Hall v. Lalli (1998) arizctapp · cites it 5× “The Arizona legislature has long recognized the importance of these diverse nonsupport interests in A.R.S. § 12-621, which enables a person to establish his or her identity, birthright, or parentage.”
In Re the Marriage of Worcester (1998) ariz “” § 12-621. The court may enter an appropriate order after a hearing.”
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