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Rule 16. Commencement of Proceedings

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Arizona Court Rules › Arizona Rules of Protective Order Procedure › Part V. Issuance of Protective Orders › Rule 16

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A plaintiff must begin an action for a protective order by filing a verified petition with the clerk of the court.

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Rule 16. Commencement of Proceedings · Ariz. R. Protective Order P. 16 | Frix