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Domestic Violence Laws in Arizona.
Arizona domestic-violence practice combines civil orders of protection under A.R.S. § 13-3602 with criminal domestic-violence offenses defined in A.R.S. § 13-3601. Protective orders can include stay-away provisions, exclusive use of the home, firearm restrictions, and custody-adjacent relief.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Arizona law authorizes ex parte and long-term orders of protection for victims of domestic violence, enforceable by law enforcement and subject to court review.
Arizona criminal law defines domestic-violence offenses by the relationship between the parties, with enhanced penalties and collateral consequences for qualifying conduct.
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