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 papers on someone who is out of state?
Contact law enforcement or the local courts for a list of process servers or constables in that state. You may consult an attorney or refer to Rule 4.2 of Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, or Rule 42 of Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, based on the type of case.
Resources:
• Rule 113 of Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure
• Rule 4.2 of Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure
• Rule 42 of Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure