Know the Laws: Arizona
In Arizona, restraining orders are called Orders of Protection or Injunctions. These are court orders which require one person to stop harming another. There are several types of orders explained below.
Please also see the information on this page, provided by the AZ courts: http://www.supreme.state.az.us/dr/Text/OP.htm
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Restraining Orders
Provides protection from a family or household member.
- Harassment Orders
If you are not eligible for an Order of Protection, you may qualify for an Injunction against Harassment.
- Moving to another State with an Order of Protection
Your restraining or protective order may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing an Out-of-State Order in AZ
If you are planning to move to AZ or are going to be in AZ for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.