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.
Rules of Civil Procedure 6. Additional time after service under Rule 5(c)(2)(C), (D), or (E)
Whenever a person has the right or is required to do some act or take some proceedings within a prescribed period after the service of a notice or other paper upon the person and the notice or paper is served by a method authorized by Rule 5(c)(2)(C), (D), or (E), 5 calendar days are added after the prescribed period would otherwise expire under rule 6(a). This rule has no application to the distribution of notice of entry of judgment required by Rule 58(e).
Resources
Administrative Office of the Courts - Sources of Law
Rules of Civil Procedure for Superior Courts
Rules of Civil Procedure for Justice Courts