The proposed bill would amend existing statutes related to orders of protection and bail in Arizona. It introduces new requirements for defendants, mandating them to provide identifying information, such as their residence, place of employment, or vehicle information, if there is reasonable cause to believe that physical harm may result. Additionally, the bill clarifies that an order of protection issued by a lower court remains valid even if there is a pending action for maternity, paternity, annulment, legal separation, or dissolution of marriage in a higher court.

Furthermore, the bill removes the provision that allows for a fee to be charged for filing an appeal of an order of protection, ensuring that no fees are imposed on either party for such appeals. It also updates the language regarding the exclusive possession of the residence, replacing "house" with "residence" for consistency. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the protection of individuals in domestic violence situations and streamline the legal process surrounding orders of protection.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3602, 13-3967, 13-3601, 13-2910, 41-1661, 13-2810, 13-3883, 13-3903, 22-425