Orders of Protection

In Arizona, an Order of Protection is a legal order intended to protect someone from harassment, domestic violence, or stalking. Here are general steps you may follow:

1. Eligibility: Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for obtaining an order of protection. Generally, you may be eligible if you are a victim of domestic violence, harassment, or stalking.

2. Complete the Petition: Obtain and complete the necessary forms. You can usually find these forms at the Clerk of the Superior Court's office in the county where you live. The forms typically include a petition for an order of protection.

3. Provide Detailed Information: Be thorough in providing details about the incidents of harassment, domestic violence, or stalking. Include dates, times, locations, and descriptions of the events. This information will help the court understand the basis for your request.

4. File the Petition: Take the completed forms to the Clerk of the Superior Court's office and file them. There may be filing fees, but you may be able to request a fee waiver if you cannot afford to pay.

5. Review by the Judge: After filing, a Judge will review your petition. They may issue a temporary order of protection based on the information provided.

6. Service of Order: If the Judge grants a temporary order, the respondent (the person you're seeking protection from) will need to be served with the order. Law enforcement or a process server can assist with this.

7. Court Hearing: A hearing will be scheduled where both parties can present their cases. It's important to attend the hearing to provide additional information to the Judge.

8. Final Order: The Judge will decide whether to issue a final order of protection. This order may specify conditions and restrictions regarding contact between you and the repondent.

 

Follow this link for more information on orders of protection at AZ POINT:

https://www.azcourts.gov/domesticviolencelaw/AZPOINT

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