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.
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.
Term | Main definition |
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Judge | The public officer authorized to preside over, hear and determine cases in a court of law. |
Judge Pro Tempore | A person assigned to perform the duties of a judge on a temporary basis. |
Judgment | The official decision by a court regarding the rights and claims of the person to a civil or criminal lawsuit. |
Judicial Performance Review | The process, as required by the Arizona Constitution, to periodically review the performance of judges appointed by the governor. |
Jurisdiction | The court that is in charge depending on the geographic area, type of case, or amount of money involved. |
Jury Commissioner | Court officer who ensures that potential jurors are available to serve when needed by the courts. |
Jury Foreman | The presiding member of the grand or petit jury, chosen by the members, who speaks or answers for the jury. |
Justice Court | A lower, limited jurisdiction court. In justice courts, the judges are elected officials called Justices of the Peace. |
Juvenile | Any person under 18 years of age. |