In a move to fortify the legal defenses for the youngest among us, Arizona has officially added Juvenile Law to its Legal Paraprofessional Program. This update, announced by the Administrative Office of the Courts, empowers licensed paraprofessionals to now extend their expertise to matters involving juveniles. As described by the state's supreme judicial authority, these paralegals are likened to nurse practitioners within the legal realm, poised to meet an urgent need in a system where the scales of justice can, too often, tip unfavorably for our youth.
"We are thrilled to continue adding focus areas like juvenile law to the Legal Paraprofessionals program," said Chief Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer, aiming to significantly expand the bandwidth of legal services available to Arizonans, as per the Arizona Supreme Court. The development process, a collaborative effort among subject matter experts, has resulted in a juvenile law licensure exam now open for registration.
As per the Arizona Supreme Court, or a more detailed insight into this development, those interested are encouraged to visit the Arizona Courts portal or to reach out via email at [email protected].
