Order of Protection

Effect

• Once an Order of Protection, or Harassment Injunction has been served, it will be in effect for one (1) year.
• The defendant may request a hearing on the order one time during the one (1) year period in which it is in effect. A hearing will be held within 10 days from the date requested unless the Court finds compelling reasons to continue the hearing. If you (the plaintiff) have been granted exclusive use of the residence, the hearing will then be held within 5 days.
• If during the period of time your order is in effect your circumstances change, you must appear in person to request a possible modification to the Order of Protection or Harassment Injunction.
• If a petition for dissolution or separation of marriage is filed, you must notify the Court immediately and the proceedings will be transferred to Superior Court.

Violation

• Violation of the Court Order is a criminal charge.
• If the defendant violates the Order of Protection or Harassment Injunction, you should call 9-1-1 for all emergencies or if you  only want to file a police report, call the Paradise Valley Police Department at 480-948-7410.
• Do not call the Court to report violations.
• A decision to file criminal charges is made by the Town of Paradise Valley's Prosecutor Office, not by the Court.