Assigned to JUD AS PASSED BY COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, Second Regular Session
AMENDED
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1216
orders of protection; duration
Purpose
Increases the effective duration of an order of protection or a modified order of protection from
one year to two years after the defendant has been served. States that the increased effective
duration applies to orders of protection served after the general effective date.
Background
The purpose of an order of protection is to restrain a person from either committing an act
of domestic violence or from contacting people protected by the order. Orders of protection are
used when a statutorily designated relationship exists between the defendant and the plaintiff.
The plaintiff awarded the order of protection may be awarded exclusive use of the home. The
courts, if the defendant is found to be a credible threat to the physical safety of the plaintiff, must
prohibit the defendant from possessing or purchasing a firearm for the duration of the order
(A.R.S. § 13-3602).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Increases, from one year to two years, the effective duration of an order of protection or a
modified order of protection after the defendant has been served the original order.
2. States that the applicability of the increased effective duration applies to orders of protection
served after the general effective date.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Amendments Adopted by Committee
1. Increases, from one year to two years, the effective duration of a modified order after service
of the initial order and petition.
2. States that the applicability of the increased effective duration applies to orders of protection
served after the general effective date.
FACT SHEET – Amended
S.B. 1216
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Senate Action
JUD 2/3/22 DPA 8-0-0
Prepared by Senate Research
February 4, 2022
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