This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
Go to court You will tell the judge why you need a restraining order. You can bring witnesses and evidence to support your case. The other side can bring witnesses and evidence, too.
An Order of Protection may be filed in the Ajo Justice Court Monday through Friday between court business hours. After pm weekdays, or at any time on a weekend or holiday, an emergency injunction against harassment can be filed by contacting the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-547-6711.
You may know them as restraining orders if you come from other states, but in Arizona they are called Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment. They are orders from a Court prohibiting a person from having contact with another person, protected minors, being in certain places, and possessing firearms.
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.
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.
Show that there has been a pattern of abuse and that the survivor is experiencing fear. pattern of abuse. It is not as important to describe why the abuse occurred (what started the argument, for example, or other unpleasant behaviors from the abuser), than the actual acts of violence.
State to the court that you would like a restraining order and what you would like the court to order. Be as specific as possible. Examples: “I am asking the court to grant me a _____ month/year injunction.” “I want no contact in person, at home, by phone, at work, by mail or through third parties.”
I am willing to provide any additional information or evidence that may be required to support my case. I believe that an order of protection is necessary to ensure our safety and to provide us with the peace of mind we desperately need. I kindly request you to treat this matter with urgency and confidentiality.
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.
You must be clear and detailed. At the same time, you need to stay on topic, because the judge does not have a lot of time to read the declaration. You should describe the abuse in detail:Describe all abuse, either toward you or another person you want protected.