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FAQ - Domestic Violence and Harassment

  2. FAQ
  3. Domestic Violence and Harassment
  4. How many instances of violence/harassment can I include in my application?

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.

DCS Letter Information

How many instances of violence/harassment can I include in my application?

While the plaintiff may want to list as many instances of domestic violence or harassment they can think of, they are limited.

  • The act committed should have happened within a reasonable time period, no more than 1 year in the past.
  • Some jurisdictions (because of their software) limit the plaintiff to 5 instances; so, while AZPOINT allows the person to include 10, the court may only consider the first 5.

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