What does a foreign protective order mean?

• A. Protective order issued by a tribunal of another state.
• B. Protective order issued domestically by a state or territory.
• C. A voluntary surrender order.
• D. A recommendation to officers.

Answer: (A)

A foreign protective order is a protective order issued by a court in another state or territory. It is created in a different jurisdiction than the one where enforcement is taking place, and law enforcement in the enforcing state must recognize and enforce it if it’s valid and currently in effect. This cross-state recognition helps protect the safeguarded person when the abuser moves or travels between states. It’s not about a domestically issued order, a surrender order, or a mere officer recommendation.