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.
Opening Brief
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Opening Brief | The Opening Brief is a paper filed by the person pursuing the appeal (the Appellant). The Opening Brief should contain a procedural history of the case (Statement of the Case), a Statement of Material Facts, Issues Presented for Review, Arguments supporting reversal of the judgment of the Superior Court, a Conclusion, and proof that the Opening Brief was timely filed in the Court of Appeals and copies were hand-delivered or mailed to the person opposing the appeal (Certificate of Compliance). |