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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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there is a pfa on my husband for me. His mom lives with me. He is in jail is he still aloud to send letters to her with out it violating the pfa order?

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If I try and get a restraining order for my 17 year old daughter against her boyfriend, can she deny it because she is 17 ?

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For an Order of Protection to be filed, does there have to be an incident within the past 12 months or is long pattern of abuse sufficient?

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I have a neighbor that is taking my picture everyday because I turn around in front of their house to go down my street because it dead-ends so there's only one way out they have threatened me called me names and state their willing to lie about things and spend thousands of dollars to prove a point. They do not want me to turn around in front of their house but it is a city street. They have threatened me with a protection order stating that I am a threat to them. Can I file a protection order against them for the verbal abuse harassment and invasion of privacy when they take my picture daily

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What if they have the last name wrong does it still stand

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Can I file a protection order against a police if I have proof

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I was servd an order of protection from an exlover who i was in a long term gay relatinship with. since being served he has contacted me via e mail and phone several times. In addition he has visited me in my home, came over for intimate visits, etc. Is he legally allowed to do this being that he was he one who originated thee order?

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what is the meaning of domestic violence, and how many years can you get for this

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I live in Nevada, but my father lives in Arizona. His wife claims that she has a restraining order against my wife and I, prohibiting us from contacting my father. I have never been served or even contacted by any law enforcement entity in Nevada or Arizona. Is there any definitive way to to determine if there is an order in place?

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I have a order of protection against my ex but he continues to stalk me and text me. What can I do about this? He has also placed a tracker on my car, recorded audio and video of me without my knowledge, tried to break into my apt, he is threatening me and won't leave me alone. I don't know what to do anymore. I have saved every email/text/voicemail his sent me. I need advice as to what I'm suppose to do. Also he has no address so there is nowhere to send the cops to.

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