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.
How do I appeal a superior court ruling to the court of appeals?
The person wanting to appeal may file a written notice of appeal no later than 30 days after entry of the judgment. The local court can inform the person of the current filing fee, if any. The appellant or cross-appellant must pay the preparation costs when ordering the necessary transcripts from either the court reporter in the superior court or the Electronic Services Office in the superior court if the proceeding was recorded electronically. A person appealing from the entry of a money judgment must deposit a supersedes bond with the superior court if the person wants to prevent the other side from collecting on the judgment until after the appeal is decided.
Resources:
• Guide for Self-Represented Appellants and Appellees
• Rule 6 of Arizona Rules of Appellate Procedure – Civil