Arizona HB2967 amends the definition and penalties for custodial interference, including specific circumstances and classifications.
Arizona HB2967 amends Section 13-1302 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to redefine custodial interference and its penalties. The bill specifies that a person commits custodial interference if they knowingly take, entice, or withhold a child from lawful custody without legal right. It outlines various classifications and penalties, including class 3 and 6 felonies, and class 1 misdemeanors, depending on the circumstances and prior violations. The bill also addresses situations where good faith beliefs regarding the child's safety can mitigate penalties.
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