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 |
|---|---|
| Entry of Judgment | This is the date that the final judgment is filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. When the final judgment is filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court, it is stamped with the entry date. The entry date may differ from the date that a judgment is signed by the Superior Court judge. An individual has thirty (30) days from the entry of judgment to file a Notice of Appeal with the Clerk of the Superior Court. If the Notice of Appeal is not filed within this thirty (30) day period, the Court of Appeals will dismiss the appeal as untimely. |
| Evidence | Testimony of a witness, an object or written documents submitted in court about the facts in a case. |
| Exhibits | Documents or other items considered by the lower court. The Appellant or Appellee may attach copies of exhibits to a Memorandum filed in the appeal. |