A.R.S. § 8-864: Timing of motions and hearings; consolidation of hearings

Notwithstanding any other statute, the court may order or permit the filing of a motion for termination or permanent guardianship before the permanency hearing is held, consolidate hearings or provide for a different order of hearings if:

1. The permanency hearing is held no later than the time prescribed in section 8-862, subsection A.

2. The termination hearing is held no later than the time prescribed in section 8-862, subsection D, paragraph 2.

3. The permanent guardianship hearing is held no later than the time prescribed in section 8-862, subsection F, paragraph 2.