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.
Mini-trial
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Mini-trial | A process in which each side presents its case to a neutral third party, usually one impartial advisor who has been selected by the litigants and their attorneys. Although the process resembles a trial, the presentation is abbreviated. Following the presentations, the representatives of the litigants meet, with or without the neutral third party, to negotiate a settlement. |