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.
Minor Guardianship Without a Conservator
Step Five After the Court Hearing for the Guardianship of a Minor
Complete the following tasks -
- Go to the Clerk of the Court. If the Judge grants the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor, the Clerk will:
- Review the Order of Appointment
- Ask you to sign an Acceptance of Appointment
- Issue conformed or certified copies of the Court Order
- Make a Payment. If the judge did not waive the bond, you will have to satisfy the bond before you are issued your letters of appointment.
- Changing Your Address. As guardian, you must communicate, in writing, any changes to your or the address during the time of your appointment. You must include your case number on the change of address notice.
- Annual Report. Every year, before the anniversary of your appointment, you must file an Annual Report of the Guardian.
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