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.
Is any other kind of evidence, other than testimony, admissible during the hearing?
In rendering a judgment. The court will consider any evidence submitted by either side so long as it is relevant and material. Examples of other types of evidence include:
- Diagrams
- Photographs
- Physical exhibits
- Digital exhibits
- Written witness statements, signed and sworn under oath
Resources
Video - Going to Court
Video - Preparing for Court