Legislative Update

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Chapter 205

HB2248

Effective Date
General

Item of interest to:
Superior Court:
Court Administrator
Judge
Justice Court:
Court Administrator
Justice of the Peace
Municipal Court:
Court Administrator
Judge/Magistrate
Administrative Office of the Courts

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS; HARASSMENT; ORDER; PROTECTION
Rep. Robson

The evidence the court is required to review when considering whether injunction against harassment or an order of protection should issue is expanded to include electronic contact or communication. Clarifies that a person commits harassment if the person contacts another person, anonymously or otherwise, with intent to harass.

Statutes Impacted: A.R.S. § 12-1809, 13-2921, and 13-3602

Court Impact: Clarifies courts are to consider electronic communications when presented as evidence for the issuance of an Order of Protection or Injunction Against Harassment.