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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.

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A failure of the defendant to file the right papers within the time allowed or to appear in court during a scheduled hearing.

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