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 |
|---|---|
| verbal avowal | a statement of acknowledgment or admission |
| Verdict | Formal decision of a trial jury. |
| Visa | A travel document that gives permission for an individual to leave and enter a specified country, over a certain amount of time. |
| Voir Dire | The questioning of prospective jurors being selected to try a case, regarding their qualifications or any bias or prejudice, which would allow their removal through the use of challenges for cause and/or peremptory challenges. |