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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.
DCS Letter Information

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Lower Court

For purposes of appeals, the term “lower court” means the justice or municipal court in which your case was originally heard.

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