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 want to file a lawsuit. Can you tell me how to do it?
Civil actions start by filing a complaint. Additional steps in the rules of procedure are required. A civil case can be complex and you may want to speak with an attorney.
Resources:
• Arizona Small Claim Forms for civil actions
• Arizona Civil Law Forms webpage
• Civil Case flow chart