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.
What is a default judgment?
A default judgment is when the legally given time has passed and the person has failed to respond. Once the time limit has passed a person may ask the court for a default judgment to be entered.