Fountain Hills, AZ · Maricopa County
Order of Protection Hearing Request Form
Defendants and plaintiffs use this form to ask Fountain Hills Municipal Court for a hearing, a change to an order, or another listed court action.
What this form is
This form lets a defendant request a hearing to contest an Order of Protection or cancel or continue a hearing. A plaintiff can request a modification or dismissal of an order, cancel a hearing, or continue one. The requesting person identifies themselves, selects the requested action, explains the reasons, and provides contact information, a signature, and a date.
Who needs it
A plaintiff or defendant in an Order of Protection case who wants to request one of the court actions listed on the form needs this request.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the requesting person just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Order of Protection Hearing Request Form.
- 2
Complete The Request
Identify yourself as the plaintiff or defendant, select the action requested, and provide the information the form asks for.
- 3
Explain And Sign
List the reasons for your request or proposed change, then sign and date the form.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Order of Protection Hearing Request Form?
- No. The form calls for the requesting person's signature and date, but has no notary block or notarized attachment.
- Who can use this request form?
- A plaintiff or defendant in an Order of Protection case can use it to request one of the actions listed for their role.
- What can I request with this form?
- Depending on whether you are the plaintiff or defendant, you can request a hearing, modification or dismissal of an order, cancellation of a hearing, or continuation of a hearing.
- How do I submit the Order of Protection Hearing Request Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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