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.
Where can I find legal information about answering a claim?
You will find information about how to answer a claim in Civil Trial Practice Volume 2, Chapter 13, at a law library, or you may seek advice from an attorney. Rule 112(d) requires a plaintiff to attach a Notice to Defendant to the summons.
Resources:
• Rule 112(d) of Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure
• Notice to Defendant form