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 a court appointed attorney assigned. How do I get one?
You have a right to a court appointed attorney only in certain types of cases. When you are in court, you can ask the judge to appoint an attorney for you, and the judge will let you know if that is an option in your case.