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In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependency and/or severance case.

Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.

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Glossaries

Term Main definition
Law

Provisions which regulate the conduct of society, primarily generated by the legislative brand of government.

Lawyer

A person licensed by the State to represent people in court and give legal advice.

Legal Father

A man who is recognized by law as being a parent.

Lien

A legal claim against the property of another person as security for a debt.

Limited Jurisdiction Court

A Court which may hear and decide limited types of cases, in Arizona, these are the justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts.

Litigant

A generic term used to describe a person or persons to a legal action. A litigant can be a plaintiff or a defendant.

Litigation

A judicial contest which seeks a decision from the court.

Long-Arm Statute

A statute permitting a state court to exercise jurisdiction over a non-resident.

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