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Arizona Child Abuse Laws
More Information on Child Abuse Laws
| Code Section | 13-3620, 8-201 |
| What Constitutes Abuse | Infliction or allowing of physical injury, impairment of bodily function or disfigurement, serious emotional damage diagnosed by a doctor or psychologist, and as evidenced by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or aggressive behavior caused by acts or omissions of individual having care and custody of child |
| Mandatory Reporting Required By | Physician, resident, dentist, chiropractor, medical examiner, nurse, psychologist, social worker, school personnel, peace officer, parent, counselor, clergyman/priest |
| Basis of Report of Abuse/neglect | Observation or examination of child discloses reasonable grounds to believe minor is a victim of injury or abuse |
| To Whom Reported | To peace officer or child protective services of the department of economic security |
| Penalty for Failure to Report or False Reporting | Class 1 misdemeanor |
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