AZ Court Help and Arizona courthouse accessibility information           Increase Font Size

A- A A+

FAQ - Small Claims

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.

Why cannot the judge just put the defendant in jail?

Arizona law does not usually let the judge put someone in jail in a civil case.

 

Search