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.
Legal Term Glossary
General Legal Terms
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. |