State Supreme Court rules juvenile court has ultimate say in family reunification

Judge Brutinel said Arizona law is very specific when it comes to the question of reuniting a child with a parent. He said it requires a court, at a hearing to "consider the health and safety of the child at its paramount concern.' And Brutinel said a court must also determine that "the return of the child would not create a substantial risk of harm.'<br /><br /><!-- 1upcrlf2 -->

Judge Brutinel said Arizona law is very specific when it comes to the question of reuniting a child with a parent. He said it requires a court, at a hearing to "consider the health and safety of the child at its paramount concern.' And Brutinel said a court must also determine that "the return of the child would not create a substantial risk of harm.'<br /><br /><!-- 1upcrlf2 -->

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