Page 10 January 2011 Family History The Scottsdale Chapter of the Family History Society meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. When: 7 p.m., Feb. 22 Where: Paiute Neighborhood Center, Building 2, Room 3, 6535 E. Osborn Cost: Free More info: www.fhsa.org. This month’s report from Judge Sarkis As the owner of two rescued dogs, I have a great appreciation for all that the various shelters and organizations do for animals across Arizona and beyond. With the help of organizations such as the Arizona Humane Society and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, laws protecting animals and cases concerning animals have become increasingly more present in the court system. Since I was elected as Justice of the Peace in the Arcadia Biltmore court more than two years ago, I have handled dozens of cases involving animals. These cases have ranged from involving vicious dogs to custody disputes over animals. In many of these custody cases the law was not clear as to a court’s discretion to award possession of an animal to one party or another. Fortunately, legislative changes were recently made to amend the de fi nition of domestic violence to include additional offenses, such as intentional, or knowing, cruelty, neglect or abandonment of an animal that results in serious physical injury to an animal. What this means is that the Legislature has made it clear that domestic violence now encompasses cruelty to animals. What this change likely means for the courts is that a judge can issue a protective order against a party if it is found that cruelty, neglect or abandonment of an animal has occurred. In the end, this change makes it possible for the local authorities and the courts to give greater protection to these special members of our families. If you or someone you know has an animal that is subject to cruelty, neglect or abandonment, please do not hesitate to contact the local authorities at any of the numbers listed below or come to your local Maricopa County Justice Court for a protective order. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Field Department at 602-506- PETS (7387). Arizona Humane Society at 602-997- 7585, or fi ll out an online abuse report www.azhumane.org. Steven Sarkis is the justice of the peace for the Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court. Lara Broadrick 602.628.7332 lara.broadrick@russlyon.com larabroadrick.com lara lara Broadrick REALTOR ® Experience. Networking. Results. 5905 E. Calle Tuberia 4111 E. San Miguel

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