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.
Pleading
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Pleading | The process by which people file things in court, including beginning a case, responding to issues in court, and counterclaims. Eventually, only one or a few issues exist that the people disagree on, and these are the issues that the court decides upon. |