Before You Start
Use the checklist to organize safeguards to discuss with an attorney or include in a proposed order. Your selections are saved in this browser on this device so you can return to them. Checking an item does not mean a court must order that condition; the judge applies the law to the admitted evidence and the child's best interests.
If you or a child is in immediate danger, call 911. A private checklist is not a substitute for an individualized safety plan, a victim advocate or legal advice.
Arizona Law Notes
Chapter 263 states that a court shall adopt safety-focused precautions for a parent who committed domestic violence, and A.R.S. § 25-403.03(H) lists 10 precautions the court may use. Subsection G sets different proof requirements for legal decision-making, unsupervised parenting time and supervised parenting time. Subsection I prohibits ordering a child or parent who is a domestic violence victim to join the parent who committed domestic violence in treatment, counseling or a forensic assessment.
Interactive Checklist
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1. Court Precautions Listed in A.R.S. § 25-403.03(H)
0 of 10 complete
2. Supervision Safeguards to Put in Writing
0 of 5 complete
3. Tailored Conditions to Discuss With an Attorney
0 of 10 complete
4. Protection From Joint Treatment
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FAQs
Common Questions
Must the court order all 10 precautions?
No. The final Act says the court shall adopt precautions that prioritize safety and that those precautions may include the 10 listed options. The appropriate combination depends on the evidence and the child's best interests.
Does finishing a class automatically remove restrictions?
No. The Act says a certificate of completion alone is not proof of rehabilitation. The court must consider additional statutory factors when deciding whether the mandatory presumption has been overcome.
Can the court make the parent who committed domestic violence pay for supervision?
Yes. A.R.S. § 25-403.03(H)(4) lists requiring that parent to pay the fee for supervised parenting time as an available precaution.
Can a child or victim parent be ordered into counseling with the abusive parent?
The final Act says no. A.R.S. § 25-403.03(I) prohibits ordering a domestic violence victim, whether a child or parent, to join the parent who committed domestic violence in treatment, counseling or a forensic assessment.
Are the tailored conditions in section three guaranteed?
No. They are planning points to discuss with an attorney. A court may impose another condition it determines is necessary, but any request must be lawful, supported by the evidence and tailored to protection and the child's best interests.
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This checklist is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Arizona family law can be fact-specific, and court procedures may vary by county. If you are preparing to file, respond, negotiate, mediate, or appear in court, speak with an Arizona family law attorney about your situation.