How do I ask a court to issue an injunction against harassment? A petition for an injunction against harassment may be filed with any judicial officer ? whether a magistrate, a justice of the peace, or a superior court judge ? at any court in Arizona.
How do orders of protection affect my future? An order of protection in Scottsdale will show up on a criminal background check, so anyone doing such a check will know that there is a protective order against you.
For the purposes of this section, "harass" means conduct that is directed at a specific person and that would cause a reasonable person to be seriously alarmed, annoyed, humiliated or mentally distressed and the conduct in fact seriously alarms, annoys, humiliates or mentally distresses the person.
Obtaining A Protective Order Go to Protective Order Center on the 2nd floor of the Phoenix Municipal Court. Court staff will help you determine the correct Court action for your situation. Complete the paperwork for the judge to review. Once completed, you will meet with a judge to discuss your request.
A person may file a verified petition with a magistrate, justice of the peace or superior court judge for an injunction prohibiting harassment. If the person is a minor, the parent, legal guardian or person who has legal custody of the minor shall file the petition unless the court determines otherwise.