In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
Legal Term Glossary
General Legal Terms
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Impeach | A formal accusation by the Arizona House of Representatives that a public official committed misconduct in office. |
| Incorrigible | Refers to a juvenile who is unmanageable by parents or guardians. Incorrigible offenses include running away and truancy. |
| Indictment | A formal, written accusation by a grand jury charging that a person or business committed a specific crime. |
| Initial Appearance | The first appearance in court by the defendant in a criminal case. |
| Injunctive relief | A court order to stop doing a particular act. |
| Insolvency | Inability or lack of means to pay debts. |