INJUNCTIONS AGAINST HARASSMENT

What is an injunction against harassment and Where can i file one?

• An Injunction Against Harassment prohibits a person from harassing, annoying, or otherwise alarming another person.

• An Injunction Against Harassment may be issued by any court in the State of Arizona. Here is a list of local courts in our area:

1. Marana Municipal Court - 11555 W. Civic Center Dr.

2. Tucson City Court - 103 E. Alameda St.

3. Pima Consolidated Justice Court - 240 N. Stone Ave.

4. Pima County Juvenile Court, Clerk's Office - 2225 E. Ajo Way.

5. Pima County Superior Court, Clerk's Office - 110 W. Congress St. 1st Floor.

• Injunctions Against Harassment may be obtained at the Marana Municipal Court Monday through Friday from 8:00AM until 5:00PM. We strongly suggest that you contact the court before appearing, as the Judge may be in court or attending to other issues, which may result in a prolonged wait to receive an Injunction.

• The person filing the injunction is called the "Plaintiff". The person against whom the injunction is filed is called the "Defendant".

• Injunctions Against Harassment are issued without the Defendant being present only if you show that a great or irreparable harm would result if the Injunction was not issued until the Defendant has been given notice and a chance to be heard. If a Judge does not find that such harm would result, a hearing my be set, and the Defendant will have a chance to be heard before the Injunction can be issued.

• Harassment is a series of acts which are spread out over a long period of time, have a continuity of purpose, are directed at a specific person and seriously alarm, annoy or harass the victim without serving a legitimate purpose. The acts must be such as to cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and are actually causing such distress.

• You must tell the Court if there are any other court proceedings regarding the Defendant's conduct toward you or any other Injunctions in effect, and you must be specific about how the defendant has harassed you.

• Upon your prepared statement, a review by the Judge, and their discussion with you regarding the matter, an Injunction Against Harassment may be given immediately or a hearing may be set to allow the Defendant to be heard.

How do i file?

Log on to AZPOINT to complete your petition online

• AZPOINT, the Arizona Protective Order Initiation and Notification Tool, has been designed to help you fill out a petition for an Order of Protection. Through an interview in AZPOINT, you can quickly and accurately fill out the forms that are needed to request an Order of Protection at an Arizona court. An Order of Protection is a court order that is issued to stop a person from committing domestic violence or from contacting other people protected by the order. The portal will also help you figure out whether you (the plaintiff) and the person from whom you are seeking protection (the defendant) have a qualifying relationship for an Order of Protection.Your information will be saved in AZPOINT for up to 90 days. At any time during this 90-day period, you may take the next step of filing your petition at an Arizona court. Until you file your petition at a court, you will be able to return to AZPOINT to update your information if necessary. You are encouraged to speak to a victim advocate before you file your petition. An advocate can help you make a safety plan and give you more information about how an Order of Protection works and how it will be served on the defendant. For more information, click here to go to AZPOINT.

• You may go to any Arizona court to file your petition.

What happens if the injunction is granted?

• If the judge grants the injunction, a member of the court staff will complete the paperwork for you. The defendant must be served with the injunction before it becomes effective. Court staff will explain how to have the Defendant served.

• There is no fee for filing an injunction, however, there may be a fee for having it served.

• Once an injunction has been served, it will be effective for twelve (12) months.

• It is important to keep a copy of the injunction with you at all times.

Can the injunction be changed or modified?

• The Defendant may file a Request for Hearing to contest, change, or modify the order. Court staff will then schedule a hearing date, and all parties will be notified.

• The court will mail a copy of the notice of hearing to you, specifying the date and time of the hearing.

what if the injunction involves a minor?

• If the Plaintiff is a minor, the petition must be filed by a parent, legal guardian, or the person who has legal custody of the minor.

• Any injunction sought against a person who is less than twelve (12) years of age must be filed in the Juvenile Court.

Additional questions? Please contact!

• Marana Municipal Court - (520) 382-2700

• Tucson City Court - (520) 791-4971

• Pima County Consolidated Justice Court - (520) 724-3171

• Pima County Juvenile Court - (520) 724-2064

• Pima County Superior Court - (520) 724-3272 or (520) 724-3235