Alex Where are DCS dependency cases heard in AZ?
If your complaint involves one of these entities, our office will be unable to assist. DCS dependency cases are heard in county juvenile courts (Superior Court). The Arizona Supreme Court has a helpful web site regarding general dependency information, and is viewable at azcourts.gov/improve/Resources.aspx.
How to request DCS information from Arizona Department of child safety?
Request DCS Information Area of request Focus of request Media If you are a news organization requestin Human Resources If you are requesting information about Case File Records If you are a person or agent of a person Communications Department If you are requesting non-case specific
Who is the Arizona Department of child safety ombudsman?
Various statutes in the Arizona Revised Statutes Titles 8 and 41, require the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to permit the State of Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens’ Aide Office unrestricted access to all DCS records, with few exceptions.
Is the Arizona Department of child safety transitioning?
The Arizona Department of Child Safety is currently transitioning to the new Guardian information management system. During this timeframe and for several days following the transition, there may be longer than normal wait times.
If your complaint involves one of these entities, our office will be unable to assist. DCS dependency cases are heard in county juvenile courts (Superior Court). The Arizona Supreme Court has a helpful web site regarding general dependency information, and is viewable at azcourts.gov/improve/Resources.aspx.
Is the Arizona Department of child safety confidential?
Department of Child Safety (DCS) information is confidential and shall not be released, except as specified by law (Arizona Revised Statutes 8-807 and 41-1959).
Various statutes in the Arizona Revised Statutes Titles 8 and 41, require the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to permit the State of Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens’ Aide Office unrestricted access to all DCS records, with few exceptions.
What do you need to know about DCS in Arizona?
In a DCS Investigation Arizona law requires DCS to provide the parent, guardian or custodian with written information outlining his/her rights. Upon initial contact, DCS must inform the parent, guardian or custodian that: