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.
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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Magistrate | Often used to refer to a municipal court judge, but A.R.S. 1-215 provides a broad definition that includes all judicial officers with power to issue a warrant for arrest: includes a Supreme Court justice and judges of the superior, justice and municipal courts. |
Mandamus | Also known as a writ of mandamus is an order of a court to an inferior government agency, official, or corporation, for the person or entity to perform or correct or abstain from an act that is required by law. |
Material Breach | A material breach of a contract is a significant violation of an agreement which can result in the complete termination of the agreement and the ability for the wronged party to sue for damages. |
Mechanic's Lien | A specific legal tool used to recover payment for labor or services that were performed at a building or a construction site that have not been paid. A person who was not paid for their services would seek a judgement for a mechanic’s lien and if granted the lien would be attached to the property to be paid when the property was sold. |
Merit Selection | A system for a judicial nomination commission to recommend candidates for judicial appointments to the governor. |
Misdemeanor | An offense less serious than a felony, punishable by a sentence other than being sent to prison (A.R.S. 13-105). |
Motion | A request to a judge seeking a specific ruling or court order. |
Multas / Honorarios y Cumplimiento de Restitución |
Un programa de recolección para los tribunales.
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FARE |