Restraining orders, known in Arizona as orders of protection or injunctions against harassment, are court-issued directives designed to protect individuals from abuse, harassment, or threats. While these orders are civil, not criminal, they will go on public record in Arizona.
The petitioner must show that the respondent has committed or may commit an act of domestic violence, which includes but is not limited to: Physical assault or harm. Threats or intimidation. Harassment or stalking. Sexual assault or abuse. Kidnapping or unlawful imprisonment. Criminal damage or trespassing.
If you would like to request an Order of Protection, or an Injunction Against Harassment you may initiate your petition online by visiting the AZPOINT page, but you must appear in court to finish the process. You may also go to any court, including this court, to fill out and file a petition.
If granted, this court order would prohibit the defendant from contacting the victim and is valid for the duration of the defendant's natural lifetime and can only be dismissed under the specific circumstances set out in ARS § 13-719.
An Injunction Against Harassment will last for one year from the date it was served.
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 ...
An Injunction Against Harassment (under A.R.S. § 12​-1809) is a court order seeking protection from a person other than someone you live with, a person with whom you have no relationship, or a current or former non-family member.
At a hearing, the petitioner always has the burden of proof, and specific criteria must be met for the order to be upheld. Documents, photos, video, and any other supporting evidence may be used as evidence of allegations or evidence against accusations.
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.
Step 1: Go to the district court to begin the filing process. Step 2: Fill out the petition. Step 3: A judge reviews your petition and may grant you a temporary restraining order. Step 4: Service of process. Step 5: The TRO/injunction hearing.