Arizona § 8-242 - Evaluation and disposition of a child with developmental disabilities
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-242 — Evaluation and disposition of a child with developmental disabilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-242. Evaluation and disposition of a child with developmental disabilities
A. If evidence indicates that a child who is under the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to this chapter, chapter 3 or chapter 4, articles 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of this title may be suffering from developmental disabilities, the juvenile court shall order a study and report on the child's condition.
B. If it appears from the study and the report that such child is a child with a developmental disability and the child has been adjudicated dependent, incorrigible or delinquent, the juvenile court shall hear the matter, and such child shall be assigned by the juvenile court pursuant to section 8-341 or 8-845. If a child with a developmental disability is assigned by the juvenile court to the department, such assignment shall be subject to the provisions of section 36-560.
C. If it appears from the study and report or hearing that the child is not subject to assignment as a child with a developmental disability, the juvenile court shall proceed in the manner as otherwise provided by this chapter, chapter 3 or chapter 4, articles 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of this title.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 8-242
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-242 cover?
Section 8-242 ("Evaluation and disposition of a child with developmental disabilities") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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