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Rule 8. Court Security

Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedArizona Rules of Protective Order Procedure

Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated
Arizona Rules of Protective Order Procedure
Part IV. Access to Courts
17B A.R.S. Rules Protect.Ord. Proc., Rule 8
Formerly cited as AZ ST RPOP Rule 1
Rule 8. Court Security
Currentness
(a) Generally. At all stages of proceedings involving protective orders, the court must:
(1) maintain appropriate security for the parties and court personnel;
(2) ensure that the parties are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity and are free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse during the court process; and
(3) provide appropriate safeguards to minimize contact among the parties, their families, and witnesses.
(b) Request for Security. The plaintiff may request the presence of a law enforcement or security officer, if available, in the courtroom during a hearing or for escort to or from the courtroom.

Credits

Formerly Rule 1 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 Aug. 30, 2012, effective Jan. 1, 2013. Renumbered Rule 8 and amended Aug. 27, 2015, effective Jan. 1, 2016.
17B A. R. S. Rules Protective Order Proc., Rule 8, AZ ST RPOP Rule 8
State Court Rules are current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through April 15, 2024.
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