in-state custodial interference; penalty

SB 1666 makes it a civil violation to take or keep a child from a parent, legal guardian, or custodian without legal right, intending to interfere with a custody order. A first or second violation within ten years incurs a $500 civil penalty, while a third or subsequent violation is classified as a class 6 felony. The law directly affects individuals who illegally remove children from lawful custody arrangements within Arizona. It establishes clear penalties for repeated violations of custody orders, effective January 1, 2027.