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FAQ - Procedural Guidance

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 know I cannot talk to the judge, but you are nice – could you please take this message for me?

Court personnel are not allowed to act on behalf of either side on a case. Court personnel must remain neutral and not give one side an advantage over the other. You may be able to put the request in writing to file in court, with a copy provided to the other side.

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