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Domestic Violence in Arizona Criminal Law
This article provides a brief overview of domestic violence in Arizona criminal law. Not all forms of domestic violence are listed as crimes in the Arizona Criminal Code.
Arizona Address Confidentiality Program
Read this article to learn more about the Arizona Address Confidentiality Program, who it protects and what it can do for victims of certain crimes.
How to get an order of protection and what it can do to help you.
Domestic violence is a term that is often thrown around but sometimes can be hard to define. This article explains the concepts of teen and domestic violence and they laws that surround them.
Protective Order Center - How to Obtain an Order of Protection from the Court
Maricopa County Superior Court has created a series of videos to help the public to better understand popular areas of law. This video discusses the Protective Order Center located in downtown Phoenix and the process of getting an order of protection.
Domestic Violence Resource Guide - DNA People's Legal Services
Arizona leads the nation in the most victim's rights provided. In addition to statutes, Arizona has a constitutional amendment for victim's rights. Learn about these rights here.
Where to Find an Attorney for Specific Legal Advice
All legal service programs in Arizona differ, and their criteria for accepting cases vary as well. Find out what programs are available and where to go for assistance.
County Resources for Domestice Violence Victims
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Tribal Resources for Domestic Violence
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Yuma County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Yavapai County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Santa Cruz County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Pinal County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Pima County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Navajo County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Mohave County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Maricopa County Domestic Violence Resources
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La Paz County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Greenlee County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Graham County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Gila County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Coconino County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Cochise County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Apache County Resources for Domestic Violence
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Domestic Violence Survivor's Guide
Find information about how to report domestice violence, getting and enforcing protective orders, hearings and more.
Things You Should Know about Protective Orders
When you are in a relationship with someone who uses threats, harasses, molests, stalks, attacks, batters or strikes you, your family or your children, that person is committing Domestic Violence. You are not alone.
by: Arizona Supreme Court, Court Services Division
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Question: I'm a mother of 2. My oldest is 24 but mentally handicapped. My daughter is 14. Her father not my son's and I live together and co-parent. We are not in a relationship. He is mentally, verbally and has been physically abusive to me. Can I file for a temporary order to protect my children and myself from him? We share custody of her. Please help. Thank you.
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