You have obtained an Order of Protection or Injunction Against Harassment from a Maricopa County Justice Court. The defendant can be located in the Central Valley. Who can serve this Order?
The defendant must be served with a copy of the Petition for the Order of Protection or Injunction Against Harassment and a copy of the signed Order of Protection or Injunction Against Harassment. It is the plaintiff’s responsibility to start the process of serving the defendant. ONLY law enforcement or a registered process server can serve the Order of Protection (OP) or Injunction Against Harassment (IAH). Service of the OP/IAH has priority over other service that does not involve an immediate threat to safety.
The plaintiff should have an additional copy of the OP/IAH in their possession in order for law enforcement to complete service on the defendant if the defendant has not been served and comes near you. Call 911; explain that you have an OP or IAH and the defendant is approaching you, and that you also need the paperwork served. Have the law enforcement officer serve the defendant with your copy of the OP/IAH.
It is important that you keep a copy of your OP/IAH and Declaration of Service with you at all times. This is your proof that such an order has been issued against the defendant. Your OP/IAH is good for one year from the date of service on the defendant.
The following is a list of law enforcement agencies and their policies regarding service of Justice Court OP and IAH.
North Valley Justice Court Jurisdiction Constable Phil Hazlett North West Regional Court Center 14264 W. Tierra Buena Ln., Surprise, AZ 85374 (602-372-2000) Will serve OP/ IAH from Justice Court when the defendant resides within the North Valley Justice Court Jurisdiction.
Dreamy Draw Justice Court Jurisdiction Constable Doug Middleton NE Regional Court Center 18380 N 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602-372-7000) Will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court when the defendant can be located within the Dreamy Draw Justice Court Jurisdiction.
Moon Valley Justice Court Jurisdiction Constable Bob Weaver NE Regional Court Center 18380 N 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602-372-7000) Will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court when the defendant can be located within the Moon Valley Justice Court Jurisdiction.
Downtown Justice Court Jurisdiction Constable John Powers 620 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602-372-6300) Will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court when the defendant can be located within the Downtown Justice Court Jurisdiction.
Encanto Justice Court Jurisdiction Constable Armando Saldate 620 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602-372-6300) Will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court when the defendant can be located within the Encanto Justice Court Jurisdiction.
LRD 1-9-08 Page 1 of 2 GN-JC27 South Mountain Justice Court Jurisdiction Constable Jimmie Munoz 620 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602-372-6300) Will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court when the defendant can be located within the South Mountain Justice Court Jurisdiction.
West McDowell Justice Court Jurisdiction Constable Joe Reyes 620 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602-372-6300) Will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court when the defendant can be located within the West McDowell Justice Court Jurisdiction.
Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court Jurisdiction Constable Annette Clark 620 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602-372-6300) Will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court when the defendant can be located within the Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court Jurisdiction.
Maryvale Justice Court Jurisdiction Constable Frank Canez 4622 W. Indian School Rd. Ste D10, Phoenix AZ 85031 (623-245-0432) Will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court when the defendant can be located within the Maryvale Justice Court Jurisdiction.
City Of Glendale Police Department 6835 N 57th Dr, Glendale AZ 85301 (623-930-3000) Will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court when the defendant can be located within Glendale city limits. A Police officer will meet you at a location close to where the defendant is. The officer will take the paperwork, serve the defendant and return to you after service or attempt of service.
Phoenix City of Phoenix Police Departments 620 W. Washington St. (602-262-7626) 6180 W. Encanto Blvd. (602-495-5008) 12220 N 39th Ave (602-495-5009 400 W. Southern (602-495-5004) 1902 S 16th St. (602-495-5005) 6206 N 24th St. (602-495-5007) 16030 N 56th St. (602-495-5006) 2120 N. Central (602-534-2120) For all precincts: Must call Crime Stop at (602) 262-6151. Crime Stop will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court if the defendant lives in Phoenix city limits. Police Officers will meet you at a location close to where the defendant is. They will take your paperwork, serve the defendant then return to you after service or attempt of service.
City Of Paradise Valley Police Department 6433 E Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley AZ 85258 (480-948-7410) Will serve both OP/IAH from the Justice Court when the defendant can be located within Paradise Valley city limits.
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