In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
Steps of a Criminal Appeal
The following are the basic steps that must be taken to properly file or defend a criminal appeal.
Detailed descriptions of each step can be found here:
Step 1: Determine whether you can appeal
Step 2: Appellant files a Notice of Appeal
Step 3: Appellant orders the trial record
Step 4: Appellant arranges for payment
Step 5: Appellant files Memorandum
Step 6: Appellee files Memorandum (optional)
Step 7: Oral argument (if permitted)
Step 8: Superior Court decision