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FAQ - Answering a Claim

  2. FAQ
  3. Answering a Claim
  4. If I did not file my answer in time, and the plaintiff did not file default papers, can I still file my answer?

In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.

Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.

DCS Letter Information

If I did not file my answer in time, and the plaintiff did not file default papers, can I still file my answer?

Yes. The court will determine the effect of the late filing.

 

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