Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 8-534 (2026)

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A. The petition for the termination of the parent-child relationship filed pursuant to this article shall include, to the best information or belief of the petitioner:

1. The name and place of residence of the petitioner.

2. The name, sex, date and place of birth and residence of the child.

3. The basis for the court's jurisdiction.

4. The relationship of the petitioner to the child or the fact that no relationship exists.

5. The names, addresses and dates of birth of the parents, if known.

6. The names and addresses of the person having legal custody or guardianship of the person or acting in loco parentis to the child or the organization or authorized agency having legal custody or providing care for the child.

7. The grounds on which termination of the parent-child relationship is sought.

8. The names and addresses of the persons or authorized agency or officer thereof to whom or to which legal custody or guardianship of the person of the child might be transferred.

B. Whenever possible the court on terminating the parental rights of a birth parent in a termination of parental rights proceeding shall obtain from the birth parent a notarized statement that does both of the following:

1. Acknowledges that when the person who is the subject of the termination of parental rights proceeding reaches eighteen years of age, the person may obtain a copy of the person's original birth certificate as provided in section 36-340.

2. Grants or withholds consent for the person who is the subject of the termination of parental rights proceeding to review adoption records, if the person is subsequently adopted, when the person reaches eighteen years of age.

C. A copy of any relinquishment or consent and the notarized consent pursuant to section 8-106, subsection F, if any, previously executed by the parent shall be attached to the petition.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 8 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1985–2025 · leading case: Bobby G. v. Arizona Dep't of Econ. Sec., 200 P.3d 1003 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008).

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Bobby G. v. Arizona Dep't of Econ. Sec., 200 P.3d 1003 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “Bobby relies on the portion of the rule that states: “If the child at issue is not a dependent child or is a dependent child who was the subject of a dependency petition filed prior to July 1, 1998, the petitioner shall file a petition for termination of parental rights,…”

In Re the Appeal in Pima Cnty. Juv. Severance Action No. S-113432, 872 P.2d 1240 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 2× “As further support for this contention, the father cites § 8-534, which sets forth the information that must be contained in a petition, and § 8-531(12), which defines “parties.”

In re the Appeal in Cochise Cnty. Juv. Dependency Action Nos. SV89-00023 & DP8900018, 793 P.2d 566 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 2× “§ 8-533(B)(5), the relinquishment or consent must be attached to the petition at the time it is filed, A.R.S. § 8-534(B). Moreover, a hearing is required, no matter which statutory ground is the basis of the petition.”

In re the Appeal in Pima Cnty. Severance Action No. S-1607, 708 P.2d 769 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 2× “Under these circumstances, although the juvenile court erred in failing to set forth findings in support of its jurisdiction, the error does not require remand or reversal.”

In Re Term of Parental Rights as to A.R. & B.R. (Ariz. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. § 8-534 (contents of petition). Moreover, Anderson’s social study addressing the detrimental impact that continued contact with Father has on the children was disclosed to the parties weeks before the termination hearing.”

In Re Term of Parental Rights as to M.L. (Ariz. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “¶44 Mother’s petition complied with A.R.S. § 8-534(A)—it alleged grounds for termination and best interests.”

Bobby G. v. Ades & Allison G. (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “Bobby relies on the portion of the rule that states: “If the child at issue is not a dependent child or is a dependent child who was the subject of a dependency petition filed prior to July 1, 1998, the petitioner shall file a petition for termination of parental rights,…”

Matter of Cochise Cnty. Juv. Dep. Action, 793 P.2d 566 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 2× “§ 8-533(B)(5), the relinquishment or consent must be attached to the petition at the time it is filed, A.R.S. § 8-534(B). Moreover, a hearing is required, no matter which statutory ground is the basis of the petition.”

— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 8-534(A) — 1 case

In Re Term of Parental Rights as to M.L. (Ariz. Ct. App. 2025). “¶44 Mother’s petition complied with A.R.S. § 8-534(A)—it alleged grounds for termination and best interests.”

— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 8-534(A)(3) — 1 case

In re the Appeal in Pima Cnty. Severance Action No. S-1607, 708 P.2d 769 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). “Under these circumstances, although the juvenile court erred in failing to set forth findings in support of its jurisdiction, the error does not require remand or reversal.”

— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 8-534(B) — 2 cases

In re the Appeal in Cochise Cnty. Juv. Dependency Action Nos. SV89-00023 & DP8900018, 793 P.2d 566 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1990). “§ 8-533(B)(5), the relinquishment or consent must be attached to the petition at the time it is filed, A.R.S. § 8-534(B). Moreover, a hearing is required, no matter which statutory ground is the basis of the petition.”

Matter of Cochise Cnty. Juv. Dep. Action, 793 P.2d 566 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1990). “§ 8-533(B)(5), the relinquishment or consent must be attached to the petition at the time it is filed, A.R.S. § 8-534(B). Moreover, a hearing is required, no matter which statutory ground is the basis of the petition.”

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