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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 8-544 (2026)

Termination decrees of other states

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When the relationship of parent and child has been terminated by judicial decree in another state, such decree shall have the same force and effect as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state as though it had been granted by a court of this state.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1999–2023 · leading case: In Re Alton D., 970 P.2d 452 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1999).
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In Re Alton D., 970 P.2d 452 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 2× “A.R.S. § 8-544(B)(5). The court retains jurisdiction until the juvenile's eighteenth birthday to modify the manner in which restitution is made, after which time judgment for the balance remaining due shall be entered in favor of both the state and the victim.”
Sarah P., Michael M. v. Dcs, V.B. (Ariz. Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 4× “” A.R.S. § 8-544(B)(3). ¶34 “[T]he term ‘parental responsibilities’ .”
Khawla Wise Hashim Wisesaladin Wise v. Aspey, Watkins & Diesel Attorneys at Law, Pllc (Ariz. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 2× “” A.R.S. § 8-544. Thus, under Arizona law, the Maine court’s 2015 order divested DeHardy and the Maine children of “all legal rights” except those related to inheritance.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 8-544(B)(3) — 1 case
Sarah P., Michael M. v. Dcs, V.B. (Ariz. Ct. App. 2022). “” A.R.S. § 8-544(B)(3). ¶34 “[T]he term ‘parental responsibilities’ .”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 8-544(B)(5) — 1 case
In Re Alton D., 970 P.2d 452 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1999). “A.R.S. § 8-544(B)(5). The court retains jurisdiction until the juvenile's eighteenth birthday to modify the manner in which restitution is made, after which time judgment for the balance remaining due shall be entered in favor of both the state and the victim.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 8-544(B)(8)(b) — 1 case
Sarah P., Michael M. v. Dcs, V.B. (Ariz. Ct. App. 2022). “” A.R.S. § 8-544(B)(3). ¶34 “[T]he term ‘parental responsibilities’ .”
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