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Ariz. R. Protect. Ord. P. 16
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Rule 16 Commencement of Proceedings
Part V. Issuance of Protective Orders
Rule Text
A plaintiff must begin an action for a protective order by filing a verified petition with the clerk of the court.
Amendment history: Formerly Rule 6 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 on an emergency basis effective Sept. 30, 2009. Amended June 30, 2010, effective on an emergency basis July 29, 2010, adopted on a permanent basis Sept. 1, 2011. Amended on a permanent basis effective Sept. 2, 2010. Amended Aug. 28, 2013, effective Jan. 1, 2014. Renumbered Rule 16 and amended Aug. 27, 2015, effective Jan. 1, 2016.