Restraining Order

What is the difference between a restraining order
and a protective order (i.e. order of protection) ?

A restraining order is the same as a Protective Order - a court order that prohibits a specific person from coming near an individual, home, workplace, or other location listed in the document. In Arizona, the law and courts use the language "Protective Order" or "Order of Protection" on documents, and during the court hearing. Other states may call them restraining orders, protection from abuse orders, or a similar name. source‍ ‍
Updated: Aug 2026

Az Court Help

For more information on
protective order forms, click here‍ ‍
For more information about
the Az Court Help website, click here ‍
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Updated: Aug 2026

AzPOINT

AzPOINT is the Protective Order
Initiation and Notification Tool (POINT)
for the State of Arizona

Cost: There is NO FEE to use AZPOINT.

AZPOINT can help with:

• Order of Protection

• Injunction Against
  Harassment

• Injunction Against
  Workplace Harassment

Phone: (928)
Website: https://azpoint.azcourts.gov/
If the above information changes, please use the form
at the bottom of this page to send a message to Lisa. Thnx.
Updated: Aug 2026