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.
Danger to others
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Danger to others | Means that the judgment of a person who has a mental disorder is so impaired that the person is unable to understand the needs of the person for treatment and as a result of the mental disorder of the person the continued behavior of the person can reasonably be expected, on the basis of competent medical opinion, to result in serious physical harm. |