An order of protection is a document obtained from the court. A protective order is also known as a restraining order and it’s issued to order the abusive person not to contact you or prevent abusive behavior. Orders of protection are filed based on one’s relationship with the defendant and whether or not a domestic violence crime has been executed.
Arizona has different types of protective orders like:
• Injunction against workplace aggravation
• Release order
• Emergency order of protection
• Order of protection
• Injunction against provocation
A restraining order is easy to get. However, a court cannot issue one unless the petitioning party presents evidence to show threat of abuse. In this …show more content…
Once you’ve filed the motion, a hearing is held within a week. During this period, it’s critical to avoid violating the restraining order as this could worsen your case in court. Make sure to obey the order until it has been lifted.
Fighting a Protective Order
You can get a protective order modified or dismissed. A restraining order is valid for a year. During this period, you are entitled to one hearing on this order. You need to file a written request for a hearing in the court that issued the restraining order.
Also, you need to know the timelines for contesting these orders as this will help you take an immediate action when an order is issued against you. Furthermore, you need to ensure that you do not violate the order even after you’ve filed a written request. Violation of a restraining order could lead to criminal charges or jail time. Violating the order tells the judge that the order is necessary.
The next step is to get objective proof. You need to prove to the judge that what you’re accused of could not have occurred or did not occur. For example, if you were accused of harassing the person on phone, obtain phone records to show that this did not