When someone is convicted of felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence, the superior court must, if the victim or prosecutor asks, issue a lifetime order at sentencing barring the defendant from contacting the victim.
Official title: aggravated harassment; lifetime injunctions
- September 12, 2026
What changes
BeforeThe list of felony offenses that require a lifetime no-contact injunction at sentencing, when the victim or prosecutor asks, did not include felony aggravated harassment.
NowThe list now includes a felony offense under the aggravated harassment law (section 13-2921.01) that involves domestic violence, whether completed or preparatory.
BeforeVictims who did not ask for an injunction at sentencing could later petition the superior court for free, but only for offenses already on the list.
NowBecause the offense is added to the list, victims of felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence may also use this free petition process.
Who it affects
- Victims of felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence
- People convicted of felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence
- Prosecutors
- Superior courts
- Department of Public Safety
- Law enforcement agencies that serve injunctions
What you need to do
Nothing required. A victim of this offense who wants a lifetime no-contact order may ask for one at sentencing, or the prosecutor may ask. A victim who did not ask at sentencing may petition the superior court later at no fee.
What the law doesn't answer
- Whether victims of this offense whose defendant was sentenced before this law takes effect may petition for a lifetime injunction
- What conduct counts as aggravated harassment under section 13-2921.01
- What penalty applies if a defendant violates the injunction
This summary describes the law as enacted. Later laws, court rulings or referendum petitions can change the picture. Check the official text for the current wording.