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How to Report via AZPOINT
Document Everything: Save all evidence (e.g., messages, emails, logs of incidents) with timestamps. This is crucial for proving a "course of conduct" .
File a Petition: Use the Arizona Protective Order Initiation and Notification Tool (AZPOINT) to submit a petition for an injunction against harassment or an order of protection. AZPOINT will guide you through the process online .
Court Hearing: A judge may issue a temporary order ex parte (without Zach present) if there's reasonable cause. A formal hearing will later be scheduled .
Law Enforcement Involvement: If granted, the order will be served to Zach by law enforcement. Violating this order is a criminal offense .
What Zach Faces If Caught
Criminal Charges: Stalking is a felony in Arizona:
Class 5 Felony: If the conduct caused emotional distress or fear of physical injury (up to 2.5 years in prison) .
Class 3 Felony: If the conduct caused fear of death (up to 7 years in prison) .
Additional Penalties: Fines, mandatory counseling, and a permanent criminal record .
Protective Order Violations: If Zach violates a court order, he could face separate misdemeanor or felony charges .
Evidence Assessment
Strength of Evidence: The text you described (e.g., repeated unwanted communications, circumventing blocks, sending items to your home) closely aligns with elements required for a stalking case under ARS 13-2923 .
