Injunctions Against Harassment
The purpose of an Injunction Against Harassment is to restrain a person from committing acts of harassment. Harassment, as defined by (ARS 12-1809R), is a series of acts over any period of time directed at a specific person that would cause, or has caused, a reasonable person to be seriously alarmed, annoyed or harassed and that serves no legitimate purpose.
The person filing the injunction is called the plaintiff. The person against whom the injunction is filed is called the defendant. If the plaintiff is a minor, the petition must be filed by the parent, legal guardian or the person who has legal custody of the minor. Any injunction sought against a person who is less than twelve years of age must be filed in the Juvenile Court.
An injunction may be filed through the AZPOINT (Arizona Protective Order Initiation and Notification Tool website.
After 5:00 p.m. weekdays, or at any time on a weekend or holiday, an emergency injunction against harassment can be filed by contacting the Sahuarita Police Department (520-344-7000) or the Pima County Sheriff's Department (520-547-6711). In case of an emergency call 911.
What happens if the injunction is granted?
If the judge grants the injunction, the defendant must be served with the injunction before it becomes effective. Court staff will explain how to have the defendant served. While there is no fee for filing an injunction there is a fee for having it served. Once an order has been served, it will be in effect for twelve (12) months. It is important to keep a copy of the injunction with you at all times.
The defendant may file a Request for Hearing to contest, change or modify the order. Court staff will then schedule a hearing and all parties will be notified. The location of the hearing will be determined by the location of the plaintiff's residence, either city or county. The court will mail a copy of the notice of hearing to you specifying the location, date and time of the hearing. The court will mail a copy of the notice of hearing to you specifying the location, date and time of the hearing.
Injunctions Against Workplace Harassment
The Injunction Against Workplace Harassment is very similar to an "Injunction Against Harassment." There are two basic differences between the regular injunction against harassment and the workplace injunction. A person petitions for a regular injunction, while a business or employer petitions for a workplace injunction. Also, a regular injunction protects and follows a person, whereas a workplace injunction protects a location and protects the business or employer, employees and any other person who enters the protected property.
The person filing the injunction is called the plaintiff. The person against whom the order is filed is called the defendant. A petition may be filed through the AZPOINT (Arizona Protective Order Initiation and Notification Tool) website.
After 5:00 p.m. weekdays, or at any time on a weekend or holiday, an emergency injunction against harassment can be filed by contacting the Sahuarita Police Department (520-344-7000) or the Pima County Sheriff's Department (520-547-6711). In case of an emergency call 911.
What happens if the injunction is granted?
If the judge grants the injunction, a member of the clerk's staff will complete the paperwork for you. The defendant must be served with the injunction before it becomes effective. Court staff will explain how to have the defendant served. While there is no fee for filing an injunction there is a fee for having it served. Once an order has been served, it will be in effect for twelve (12) months. It is important to keep a copy of the injunction with you at all times.
The defendant may file a Request for Hearing to contest, change or modify the order. Court staff will then schedule a hearing and all parties will be notified. The location of the hearing will be determined by the location of the plaintiff's residence, either city or county. The court will mail a copy of the notice of hearing to you specifying the location, date and time of the hearing.
The court will mail a copy of the notice of hearing to you specifying the location, date and time of the hearing.
Defendant Instructions
Once you have been served with the Complaint you have twenty (20) calendar days to file your answer with the Court. If you are served by certified mail, the twenty (20) days begins when you sign the green certified mail postcard. If the date on the green certified mail postcard is missing or illegible, the time begins when the plaintiff files the return receipt with the court.
Complete this section of the form that reads,
"I do not owe the plaintiff because: ___________".
Sign and date the form where provided. Complete the Certificate of Service information requested on this section of the form.
File Answer with the Court
File a copy of your answer with the Green Valley Justice Court and pay the required filing fee. If you do not answer and pay the filing fee within the 20-day time period, the plaintiff may file for a judgment by default.
File Counter-Claim (if applicable)
If you have a claim for money against the plaintiff, you may file a counterclaim at the same time as you file your answer. Counterclaim forms are available at the court. There is no fee to file a counterclaim. On the form, list the amount the plaintiff owes and why.
Write the date of mailing on the last page of the answer/counterclaim.