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FAQ - Civil Cases in Limited Jurisdiction Courts

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.

I live in this county and the person I want to sue lives in another county.  Where do I file?

You file the complaint in the county where the defendant lives or does business or where the act or incident took place.
Resources:
Rule 110 of Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure
Rule 113 of Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure

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