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 |
|---|---|
| Law | Provision that regulates the conduct of society, primarily generated by the legislative branch of government. |
| Limited Jurisdiction Court | A court that may hear and decide limited types of cases. In Arizona, these are the justice and municipal courts. |
| Litigant | A person or persons involved in a lawsuit. |
| Litigation | A judicial contest that seeks a decision from the court. |