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.
What initiating documents can be filed directly?
Initiating documents that can be filed directly with the Court of Appeals are:
- special action petitions
- petitions for review from a denial of post-conviction relief
A notice of appeal (civil or criminal) cannot be filed directly with the Court of Appeals.