Rule Text
A protective order cannot be denied on the basis of immigration status. See 42 U.S.C. § 1981(a).
Amendment history: Formerly Rule 1 in part, added Sept. 5, 2007, effective Jan. 1, 2008. Amended Sept. 16, 2008, effective Sept. 26, 2008. Adopted on a permanent basis effective Sept. 3, 2009. Amended Aug. 30, 2012, effective Jan. 1, 2013. Renumbered Rule 11 and amended Aug. 27, 2015, effective Jan. 1, 2016.
Plain-English Summary (for reference only — not a substitute for the rule text above)
This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
Anyone can ask for a protective order in Arizona, no matter their immigration status. A judge cannot turn down your request just because you are undocumented or are not a U.S. citizen.
This protection is backed by federal law, which means it applies across the country, not just in Arizona. If you need a protective order, your immigration status should not stop you from going to court and asking for one.