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.
Reply Brief
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Reply Brief | This is an optional paper that the Appellant or Cross-Appellant may file in response to the Answering Brief or Answering Brief on Cross-Appeal. The Reply Brief should respond to the arguments in the Answering Brief or the Answering Brief on Cross-Appeal and should not re-urge the same arguments that were made in the Opening Brief or the Opening Brief on Cross-Appeal. The Reply Brief should refer to the trial transcripts or exhibits to show that the facts supporting the argument can be found in the record. |