Arizona § 8-510 - Acceptance of children by agency
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-510 — Acceptance of children by agency, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-510. Acceptance of children by agency
A. A licensed child welfare agency may accept any child of a class, age and sex specified in its license, from the child's parent, guardian or relative, or a child which is lawfully committed thereto, and shall care for and control the child until discharged to its parent, relative or guardian, transferred to another child welfare agency or otherwise lawfully committed to another.
B. A licensed child welfare agency may assume the care, custody and guardianship of the person or estate of a child, or both, during the minority of the child, upon the order of a court having jurisdiction.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 8-510
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 8-510 cover?
Section 8-510 ("Acceptance of children by agency") 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 8-510?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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