Arizona legal term
DCS report in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “DCS report” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “DCS report” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"DCS report" means a communication received by the centralized intake hotline that alleges child abuse or neglect and that meets the criteria for a report as prescribed in section 8-455. 11. (A.R.S. § 8-201)
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