The Arizona Protective Order Initiation and Notification Tool (AZPOINT)

Through an interview in the AZPOINT portal https://azpoint.azcourts.gov/, you can quickly fill out the forms that you need to ask for an Order of Protection at an Arizona court. IMPORTANT:  There is NO FEE to use AZPOINT. AZPOINT is made available to the public by the Arizona Judicial Branch, in partnership with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.

An Order of Protection is a court order that is issued to stop a person from committing domestic violence or from contacting other people protected by the order. The portal will also help you figure out whether you (the plaintiff) and the person from whom you are seeking protection (the defendant) have a qualifying relationship for an Order of Protection.*

You may also use this portal if you're asking for protection on behalf of another person--either (1) a minor of whom you are the parent, guardian, or legal custodian or (2) an adult who is temporarily or permanently unable to request an order.

*If you do not have a qualifying relationship for an Order of Protection, you may be eligible to apply for an Injunction Against Harassment. You must be able to allege one instance of sexual violence or at least two incidents during the past year during which the defendant harassed you.

*If you are an employer seeking protection of your business or employees, you may apply for an Injunction Against Workplace Harassment based on a single act or a series of acts of harassment.

Your information will be saved in this portal for up to 90 days. At any time during this 90-day period, you may take the next step of filing your petition at an Arizona court. Until you file your petition at a court, you will be able to return here to update your information if necessary.

You are encouraged to speak to a victim advocate before you file your petition. An advocate can help you make a safety plan and give you more information about how an Order of Protection works and how it will be served on the defendant.

NOTE: If you are aware that the Defendant named in your Protective Order is in the custody of the Maricopa County Jail, please inform the court officer so that the Order is forwarded for immediate service.

To see all Protective Order frequently asked questions, please visit https://azpoint.azcourts.gov/Help/FAQ

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