If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this chapter is raised in a child custody proceeding, on request of a party, the question must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 25-1007

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

 

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