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Legal Term Glossary

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.

General Legal Terms

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Glossaries

Term Main definition
Bail

Money or other form of security the judge requires to be held by the court to ensure that a criminal defendant, released while awaiting trial, will be in court for the trial. Bail is returned when the defendant returns for trial.

Bailiff

Courtroom attendant responsible for keeping order in the courtroom and supervising the jury.

Bench

The seat where a judge sits in court.

Board of Supervisors

Local governing body at the county level.

Brief

Written statement explaining facts of a case and laws that apply.

Burden of Proof

Responsibility for proving the facts in a case.

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