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Which prosecutors office would have jurisdiction over a Protective Order violation? Details:
The Protective Order is out of a Utah court. In the same court, where the Petitioner resides, criminal charges were filed against the Respondent for "violation of restraining order". However, the Respondent was in Arizona and allegedly placed a phone call to the Petitioner, resulting in the alleged violation. Shouldn't the prosecutor in AZ have jurisdiction in this matter? The complaint specifically states that the Respondent was physically within the jurisdiction of the UT court when the alleged "crime" occurred. That is simply false and the judge wants us to find "case law" that states that the Respondent should have been charged in an AZ court. Since Protective Orders are valid nationwide, that seems to be a plausible suggestion. Any ideas? Anything you can think of should help. Thank you.
2007-01-30 18:00:44 · 3 answers · asked by snowfreeze3 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is for a friend. ;)
2007-01-30 18:01:19 · update #1
~Obviusly, your 'friend' needs a lawyer, not YahooAnswers. But, since he/she didn't have the sense to comply with the order, that probably isn't an option.
No, the order does not apply everywhere. Utah has no jurisdiction beyond its borders. Arizona has no jurisdiction to punish a contempt of a foreign order. The violation occured in Utah where the call was received.
If the judge wants case law, you best hit the reporters and find some. Don't forget to Shepardize, and don't rely on the headnotes.
2007-01-30 18:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by Oscar Himpflewitz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Criminal Records Search Database : http://SearchVerifyInfos.com/Info
2015-10-22 00:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your state's attorney general's office and see if they could help you. Surely they would have an answer for you.
2007-01-30 18:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋