If you or someone you know is being hurt or threatened at home, you are not alone. Help is available. The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County offers information, tools, and connections to find support.
If You Need Help Right now
If you are in danger, call 911.
For 24-hour help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org.
If you are being abused, there are several things you can do:
- Get an Order of Protection to help keep the person away from you.
- Leave the scene if it is not safe.
- Talk to someone, like a trusted friend, advocate, or counselor, to make a personal safety plan.
- Get help from a shelter or victim support agency.
Resource Guide
Our Domestic Violence Resource Guide gives you helpful information about court forms and procedures, and research when you are dealing with, or are a victim of, domestic violence.
Orders of Protection
An Order of Protection is a type of restraining order. It is a court order meant to help protect you from someone in your family or household who has:
- Hurt you physically
- Threatened to hurt you
- Abused a child
An Order of Protection can stop that person from contacting you.
How to Get an Order of Protection
You can fill out a request for an Order of Protection online through AZPOINT (the Arizona Protective Order Initiation and Notification Tool). AZPOINT guides you step-by-step through the process, like an interview, to help you complete your petition.
To qualify, the person you are asking protection from must be a family member, someone you live with, or someone you have a close relationship with.
Learn more about Orders of Protection
Visit AZPOINT for Protective Orders
Learn more about Protective Orders
Domestic Violence Advocates
Domestic Violence Advocates are trained helpers who can:
- Answer your questions about the court process
- Share information about shelters and other help
- Refer you to organizations for support
- Go with you to court hearings related to domestic violence
They are not attorneys, but they can offer guidance and comfort. You can find a list of advocates and their contact information on our website.
Law Library Resource Center
The Law Library Resource Center can:
- Help you understand court forms
- Explain how to file your case
- Guide you through court procedures
They cannot give legal advice, but they can help you find the right forms and information to move forward.
Visit the Law Library Resource Center
Resource Navigation Days
You can schedule a Resource Navigation Day appointment to get connected with helpful programs.
Appointments are 50 minutes long and can be online or in-person at the Law Library Resource Center.
You can meet with resource partners who can help with:
- Housing support or assistance
- Job training and employment
- Domestic violence prevention and help
- Substance use treatment
Appointments are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Victim Services Agencies
Our community partners offer services for victims of domestic violence, including shelters, crisis lines, counseling, and legal help.