Contacted by law enforcement?
- Politely explain that the organization must consult legal counsel before responding.
- Provide Legal & Compliance contact information.
- Request and retain a copy of any subpoena or warrant and notify our office immediately.
Contacted by an outside attorney?
- Do not engage in discussion.
- Direct all inquiries to the Office of Legal & Compliance: (602) 354-2474.
Served with legal documents?
- The General Counsel is the Statutory Agent for the Diocese, Parishes, and Schools.
- Direct process servers to the Office of Legal & Compliance.
- Forward any mailed legal documents immediately.
Contracts
Before signing any contract on behalf of a diocesan entity:
- Email the contract to Alejandra Jimenez (ajimenez@dphx.org).
- Include all referenced attachments (e.g., website terms and conditions).
- Indicate any urgent deadlines.
We aim to respond within 5 business days. If faster review is needed, please let us know.
Contract Drafting
If a third party requests that your parish, school, or ministry provide the contract, we can help:
- Define key terms
- Draft the agreement
To begin, contact Alejandra Jimenez with relevant details and documents.
Questions? Please contact us.