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FAQ - Appealing to an Appellate Court

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.

 

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