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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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Order to Show Cause

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Order to Show Cause

A court order directing a person to appear in court and respond to a legal petition or complaint.

Synonyms: Order to Appear

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