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 |
|---|---|
| Judgment | The official decision by a court regarding the rights and claims of the person to a civil or criminal lawsuit. |
| Jurisdiction | A term used to describe the authority of the court to hear the case. |
| Justice Court | A lower, limited jurisdiction court. In justice courts, the judges are elected officials called Justices of the Peace. |