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.
Disposition
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Disposition | The disposing of a case through sentencing or other major case status change or settlement. The final settlement of a matter with reference to decisions announced by the court. A judges ruling is commonly referred to as a disposition, regardless of the level of resolution. A disposition is not always final, such as a default reported to MVD as a case disposition may not be the final adjudication in the case. |