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.
Appeals
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Date Stamp | A stamp that the court clerk puts on your document to record the time and date on which a document is filed. (Keep copies of all date-stamped documents for your file.) |
| Decision upon Review | This review is made by the ALJ after the filing of a Request for Review and is based on the record and the memoranda, if any, submitted by the individuals. The ALJ may affirm, reverse, rescind, modify, or supplement the award, and make any disposition of the case that is appropriate. A decision by the ALJ must be made within sixty (60) days after the review has been requested. The Decision upon Review becomes part of the ICA file and a copy is mailed to the individuals. |
| Default Judgment | A court order that is issued when an opposing person fails to answer a complaint or appear for trial. |
| Deferral | Delay or postpone; for example, you may ask the court to “defer” payment of your court fees. |
| Dismissal | An agreement to terminate all or part of a lawsuit. |
| Division One of Arizona Court of Appeals | Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals is located at 1501 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. You may contact the Clerk of the Court at (602) 542-4821. Division One hears appeals from final decisions of the Superior Court in the counties of Maricopa, Yuma, La Paz, Mohave, Coconino, Yavapai, Navajo, and Apache. |
| Division Two of Arizona Court of Appeals | Division Two of the Arizona Court of Appeals is located at 400 W. Congress, Tucson, Arizona 85701. You may contact the Clerk of the Court at (520) 628-6954. Division Two hears appeals from final decisions of the Superior Court in the counties of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Santa Cruz, Greenlee, Graham, and Gila. |