Protective Orders

A Protective Order is a civil court order prohibiting a person from coming near you, your home, work, school or other locations as listed on the order.

Your relationship to the person matters - it will determine what type or order is appropriate, an Order of Protection or an Injunction Against Harassment. An Order of Protection is for people who are or were: 1) closely related to you, or 2) living with you, or 3) in an intimate relationship with you. An Injunction Against Harassment is for people who don't fall into any of those three categories.

You can apply to get a Protective Order by visiting AZPOINT, Arizona's Protective Order and Notification Tool that allows you to fill out your application for a Protective Order online. ​

• Follow these step-by-step How To Instructions​ to apply for a Protective Order through AZPOINT
  
• Anytime after applying, appear at the Protective Orders Office at Phoenix Municipal Court (Map) Monday through Fruday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
  
• Our Protective Orders Checklist and Protective Orders Flowchart​ are helpful tools to guide you through the process seemlessly​.

You can obtain either of these orders from Phoenix Municipal Court; any Justice Court, or Maricopa County Superior Court; all Courts in Arizona have access to applications submitted though AZPOINT.​​

Yes. The Victim Advocates in the Prosecutor's Office Victim Services Unit can speak with you or meet you and help you through the process. If you have questions or want to speak with an Advocate call 602-261-8192.