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 |
|---|---|
| General Jurisdiction Court | Court that has authority to hear all legal actions not assigned exclusively to another court. |
| Grand Jury | A group of 12 to 16 citizens who usually serve a term of not more than 120 days to hear or investigate charges of criminal behavior. Their indictment, called a true bill, leads to a court trial of the person charged. |
| Green Cards | Documents that authorize someone to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. |
| Gross Income | The total income before deductions, exemptions, or tax reductions. |