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.
When do I submit my proof or evidence to court personnel before court?
Read your court orders carefully to see if the judge ordered you to submit evidence ahead of time in your specific case. Unless you have an emergency hearing, you will almost always need to submit copies of your exhibits to the court before the hearing so they can be marked. Contact the court to ask about how they want evidence submitted. Visit Find My Court for contact information.
Resources:
• Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure
• Arizona Court Rules
• Rules of Evidence in Courts in the State of Arizona
• Rules of Family Law Procedure