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Superior Court Appellate Process

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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.

DCS Letter Information

Oral Argument

If you wrote, "Oral Argument Requested" in the caption on the front page of your Memorandum the Superior Court will set a time for both sides to appeal to discuss the facts and arguments presented in the briefs.

  • Arguments may be limited to 5-10 minutes based
  • Witnesses and new evidence cannot be presented
  • Be prepared and on time for your hearing

For civil traffic appeals, the Superior Court usually makes its decision by reviewing the records of the traffic court and reading the memoranda.

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