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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 dependecy and/or severance case.

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

Rule 32

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Rule 32

A rule found in the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure. If a defendant enters a plea of guilty or no contest in a criminal case, the defendant may not appeal. The defendant may only pursue review of the lower court proceeding through Rule 32. The lower court clerk may have a form to use if you wish to file a Rule 32 petition.

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