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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.

Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
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Filing

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Filing

You file when you give papers to the clerk at the courthouse where the case is taking place. Courthouses are all different on how you can file papers; in person, by mail, or online. Contact the location before filing. If you do not file correctly, your papers may be turned down.

Synonyms: File

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