2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §8-541  Records; inspection; exception

A. All files, records, reports and other papers compiled in accord with this article, whether filed in or in possession of the court, a child placement agency or other agency or association, shall be withheld from public inspection.

B. Such files, records, reports and other papers may be open to inspection by persons and agencies having a legitimate interest in the case and their attorneys and by other persons and agencies having a legitimate interest in the protection, welfare or treatment of the child if so ordered by the court.

C. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit persons employed by the court, the division or a licensed child welfare agency from conducting the investigations or performing other duties pursuant to this article and done within the normal course of their employment.