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EspañolHow do I get my protective order enforced in another state?
You don’t have to take any special steps to get your protective order enforced in another state.
Many states have a process to register or file an out-of-state order to make it easier to enforce if the abuser breaks the order. However, you can still get your valid protective order enforced in another state even if you don’t register or file it.1 For your safety, always keep a copy of your protective order with you.
It can help to know the rules in any state where you plan to live or visit, which may help you get the police or courts to enforce your order quickly.
You can contact a local domestic violence organization for more information by visiting our Advocates and Shelters page and choosing your new state in the drop-down menu.
1 18 U.S.C. § 2265(d)(2)
