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 serve the other person?
The Arizona Revised Statutes and court rules explain how serve the other person of the case even if the other person is refusing or avoiding service, or if the other person is no longer at the last known address. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a federal statute that explains the requirements for serving a person who is in the military.
Resources:
• Rule 4.1 of Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure
• Rule 113 of Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure
• SCRA website
• Service Members Civil Relief Act Waiver Form