An emergency order of protection is in effect until when?

• A. In effect until close of the next judicial day.
• B. Available 24 hours.
• C. Transfers to judge required at once.
• D. Remains valid until the case is closed.

Answer: (A)

An emergency order of protection is meant to provide immediate safety while the court arranges a fuller hearing. In Arizona, this temporary protection stays in effect until the close of the next judicial day—meaning the end of the court’s next business day after it’s issued. After that, a hearing is scheduled to decide whether to extend protection or issue a longer-term order. This timing reflects its temporary nature and the need for a court review soon after issuance. It isn’t simply “24 hours,” nor is it based on ongoing case status or automatic transfer to a judge, and it isn’t designed to last until the entire case is closed.