Ariz.R.Prot.Ord.Proc. 19

As amended through August 22, 2024

Rule 19 - Prior Dismissed Orders Not Considered

A judicial officer must not consider the number of times a protective order has been dismissed as a basis for denying a request for protective relief. Each time a plaintiff petitions for protective relief, the judicial officer must make an independent determination whether there is reasonable cause to issue a protective order under the applicable statute. See A.R.S. §§ 13-3602(E), 12-1809(E) and 12-1810(E).

Formerly Rule 1 in part, added Sept. 5, 2007, effective 1/1/2008. Amended Sept. 16, 2008, effective 9/26/2008. Adopted on a permanent basis effective 9/3/2009. Amended Aug. 30, 2012, effective 1/1/2013. Renumbered Rule 19 and amended Aug. 27, 2015, effective 1/1/2016.