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Protection Orders Article

Victim's Bill of Rights

Under the Arizona Constitution, Article 2, Sec. 2.1, victims are:

to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity;
to be informed, upon request, when the accused/convicted person is released/escaped
to be present at and to be informed of all criminal proceedings where the defendant has the right to be present;
to be informed of victim's constitutional rights;
to be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest release decision, a negotiated plea, and sentencing;
to a speedy trial and prompt and final conclusion of the case;
to refuse an interview request by the defendant, the defendant's attorney;
to confer with the prosecution;
to read pre-sentence reports when they are available to the defendant;
to ensure the protection of victim's rights;
to receive prompt restitution;
to be heard at any proceeding when any post-conviction release is being considered.

The Crime Victim's Rights for adult offenses can be found at A.R.S. sections 13-4401 to 4439

The Crime Victim's Rights for juvenile offenses can be found at A.R.S. sections 8-381 to 421

If you would like more information about Victim's Rights or you think your rights have been violated, you can contact the Arizona Office of the Attorney General Victim's Rights Enforcement Officer online .

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My Roomate filled a protection order against me he lies about everything cops came and told me to leave I got 15 mins. Then I requested hearing date and court kept the protection order valid I need to get my furniture out of the apt what do I do ! Help me pls.

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My boyfriend's ex has a restraining order against him. She is constantly contacting me only to get information on him. Is she violating her own restraining order by contacting me just to find out about him?

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I told a friend of mine to get a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend but she is too afraid to do so but I be able to get that order of protection against him for her

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I was contacted by the Sheriffs dept. and told an Order of Protection was served to me the past April. I was never served any documents or aware of this. How may I get a record (copy) of this service?

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I was served with a protection order and had to leave my home. My girlfriend went by the house and noticed my roommate who had me served took my door off its hinges and stole my tools out of my room as well as the shed. What do I do?

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Is there such thing as a modified restraining order that stipulates the defendant may not come to my place of residence during certain hours? I don't want the defendant to not be able to have ANY contact with me, I just don't want him on the premises during certain hours becuz he is disruptive while I am trying to conduct my home business.

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can I get a protective order against my minor daughters minor boyfriend

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I have been served an Order of Protection in retaliation for a Domestic Violence issue in which I am the victim. Will this order prevent me from retaining my real estate license and teaching certificates? Will it affect my fingerprint background check?

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How long do you have to reply to a order of protection when it is served on you.

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If I, the Plaintiff," contact the Defendant, who I have an Order of Protection against, am I in violation of that order?

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