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What if I need an order of protection when the court is closed?
If a domestic violence offender is put in jail, will the victim be safe?
Where can I learn more about domestic violence and get help?
This guide provides general information regarding the Arizona laws concerning domestic violence. This not a comprehensive discussion of the area of law. It is not intended to replace the advice of counsel. You are encouraged to seek legal counsel from an attorney who can provide you with legal advice specific to your situation and location.
Crimes against children (A.R.S. § 13-1705);
Negligent Homicide (A.R.S. § 13-1102);
Manslaughter (A.R.S. § 13-1103);
Second degree murder (A.R.S. § 13-1104);
First degree murder (A.R.S. § 13-1105);
Endangerment (A.R.S. § 13-1201);
Threats and intimidation (A.R.S. § 13-1202);
Assault (A.R.S. § 13-1203);
Aggravated assault (A.R.S. § 13-1204);
Custodial interference (A.R.S. § 13-1302);
Unlawful imprisonment (A.R.S. § 13-1303);
Kidnapping (A.R.S. § 13-1304);
Sexual Assault (A.R.S. § 13-1406);
Unlawful distribution of images (A.R.S. § 13-1425);
Trespass (A.R.S. § 13-1502 through § 13-1504);
Criminal damage (A.R.S. § 13-1602);
Interference with judicial process, (A.R.S. § 13-2810);
Disorderly conduct (A.R.S. § 13-2904);
Cruelty to animals (A.R.S. § 13-2910);
Preventing use of telephone in emergency (A.R.S. § 13-2915);
Use of a phone to terrify, intimidate (A.R.S. § 13-2916);
Harassment (A.R.S. § 13-2921);
Aggravated harassment (A.R.S. § 13-2921.01);
Stalking (A.R.S. § 13-2923);
Surreptitious photographing, videotaping, filming or digitally recording (A.R.S. § 13-3019);
Safe haven for newborn infants(A.R.S. § 13-3623.01); and
Every court is required to supply you with the forms for either the injunction or order. Contact the court in which you wish to file and ask how you can pick up the forms. The requirements and procedure for an injunction against harassment can be found at A.R.S. § 12-1809. The requirements and procedure for an order of protection can be found at A.R.S. § 13-3602. Forms are available online.
A protection order is free to file and free to serve. An injunction against harassment is free to file but the petitioner must pay for service. These fees can be waived or deferred if you cannot afford to pay them. The court has the forms to ask for the fees to be waived or deferred. The following link provides information on costs for filing in the Superior Courts of Arizona: http://www.azcourts.gov/courtfilingfees/SuperiorCourtFilingFees.aspx
The legislature has mandated that both Pima and Maricopa County have a judge on call for evenings and weekends to issue Emergency Orders of Protection (EOP). A.R.S. § 13-3624. Other counties or courts may voluntarily supply this service. The EOP form is supplied by the Superior Court for use by a law enforcement officer. Once the Sheriff's Office is contacted by the law enforcement officer, the call will be transferred to the judge on call. The judge will ask the law enforcement officer to summarize the events.
Again, only certain relationships and crimes qualify. They are listed in A.R.S. § 13-3601. Once the judge says issue the order, the officer must ask three more questions: (1) Is the judge granting exclusive use of the home? (2) Are other people being included for protection by the order? (3) Are firearms being prohibited?
Law enforcement may have to supply the judge with additional facts to determine if any of those three terms should be included. The law enforcement officer will add this information to the spaces provided on the form for this information. The judge will then tell the law enforcement officer the date the order expires (5:00 P.M. of the next business day), the judge's name, and the judge's court. The law enforcement officer will add this information to the spaces provided on the form for this information. The law enforcement officer will call the Sheriff's Office to obtain the EOP number. The law enforcement officer will serve the defendant if present or leave all originals and copies with the plaintiff/victim. Another officer can be called when the defendant's location is known so that the EOP can be served. Lastly, the original with the completed Certificate of Service (it does not have to be notarized) is filed with the Superior Court Clerk's Office. To make the order permanent the plaintiff must go to the issuing court the next working day and file a protection order petition, the court will review the petition and generally issue an ex parte order of protection. A copy of the petition and the order shall be served on the defendant within one year from the date the order is signed. An order of protection that is not served within one year expires. An order is not effective until served. Once it is served the defendant has the right to request a hearing on the matter.
An order/injunction is valid for one year from the original date of service of the papers on the defendant. So if the order/injunction was modified (changed) after one month and served on the defendant, the modified one would be effective for eleven months.
A preliminary injunction is automatically issued whenever a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed. The injunction orders that neither party molest nor harass the other. A.R.S. § 25-315. However, when one of the parties still uses violence against the other, the usual procedure is to obtain a temporary restraining order to exclude the other from the residence. A.R.S. § 25-315 (C). In regards to child custody, the court will consider evidence of domestic violence as being contrary to the best interests of the child. If the court finds that domestic violence has occurred, the court shall make arrangements for visitation that best protect the child and the abused spouse. A.R.S. § 25-403.03.
You can get help at the following numbers:
Local: 1-888-428-0101
You can find out more about domestic violence at the following web sites and offices:
http://www.azcourts.gov/domesticviolencelaw/Home.aspx
http://www.azcadv.org/?page_id=65
Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse (Tucson)
Maricopa County Superior Court’s Protective Order Center Page
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