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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.

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Initiating Jurisdiction

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Initiating Jurisdiction

A county, district or state in which a legal action is initiated. Used most often in reference to interstate cases.

Synonyms: Initiating State

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