What is an Injunction Against Harassment?
An injunction against harassment prohibits a person from harassing, annoying or alarming another person. An injunction can be filed against neighbors, strangers, and people whom you are or were dating. The person filing the injunction is called the plaintiff. The person against whom the injunction is filed is called the defendant. Where do I file a petition for Injunction Against Harassment? An injunction may be filed in any of the following courts Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. • Pima County Superior Court, Clerks Office, 110 W. Congress, 1st Floor • Pima Consolidated Justice Court, 115 N. Church Avenue, 2nd Floor • Pima County Juvenile Court, Clerks Office, 2225 E. Ajo Way • Tucson City Court, 103 E. Alameda Street After 4:30 PM weekdays, or at any time on a weekend or holiday, contact the Tucson Police Department (791-4444) or the Pima County Sheriffs Department (741-4900). In case of an emergency, call 911. How do I file? You must complete the paper
If you are asking the Court to issue the Injunction Against Harassment without giving the defendant a chance to be heard first, you must show that great or irreparable harm will result if the Injunction Against Harassment is not issued until after the defendant has been given notice and a chance to be heard. If the Court does not find that great and inrreparable harm will result unless the Injunction Against Harassment is issued immediately, a hearing may be set and the defendant will have a chance to be heard before an Injunction Against Harassment may be issued. Harassment is a series of acts which: Can be spread over a long or short period of time. Must show a continuity of purpose. Must be directed at a specific person. Must seriously alarm, annoy, or harass the victim without serving a legitimate purpose. Must be such as would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress. Must actually cause the victim to suffer substantial emotional stress. You must be speci
