Temporary Restraining Order Requirements In Arizona
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Generally, temporary restraining orders will expire on the date set by the court. Such date should not exceed 10 days unless the court has good cause for an extension or where the opposing party consents to the extension.
Once an order has been served, it will be valid and enforceable for 2 years from the date it was served. If it is not served, it will expire 1 year from the date the judge issued it.
Rule 65 - Injunctions and Restraining Orders (a) Preliminary Injunction or Temporary Restraining Order. (1)Notice. Except as provided in Rule 65(b), the court may issue a preliminary injunction or a temporary restraining order only with notice to the adverse party.
In most cases, you must have evidence to convince the judge that the person seeking a restraining order is in danger of harm. The danger or harm can include domestic violence, threats, criminal trespass, stalking, and harassment. An adult can file for a restraining order when they believe their safety is in danger.
Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO) TROs are issued for a period of 21-25 days unless continued, at which time there is a hearing. If a “permanent” restraining order (DVRO/CHRO) is issued after the hearing, it can have a duration of up to five years.
The specific elements you need to prove to get a restraining order vary from state to state, but in general, you need to show: A specific instance or instances of abuse or harassment (such as sexual assault by an intimate partner) The threat of violence or of further abusive behavior or harassment.
Arizona Restraining Orders assault or aggravated assault, such as hitting or kicking you; threatening or intimidating you, as defined by law; sexual assault; use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass; harassment or aggravated harassment; stalking;
Once you turn in your request, a judge will decide quickly whether to grant temporary protection. The whole process can take a few weeks to months, depending on how complicated your case is. If the judge grants you a long-term restraining order, it can last up to five years.
The judge is supposed to issue an order of protection if there is reasonable cause to believe that the defendant may commit an act of domestic violence or that s/he committed an act of domestic violence within the past year or within a longer period of time if there is “good cause” for the judge to consider a longer ...
