tailieunhanh - An Advocate's Guide to Full Faith and Credit for Orders of Protection

The legal process can be very confusing and complicated. A domestic violence advocate can help you understand the legal process and provide you with information about what to expect and how to prepare if you choose to seek assistance from the court. Advocates can also help you with a safety plan tailored to protect you and your family. Look for an advocate who works for a domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking program. You may also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233); TTY: 800-787-3224. For assistance with protection order issues or the enforcement of your protection order, please call the National Center on Protection. | An Advocate s Guide to Full Faith and Credit for Orders of Protection Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence Full Faith and Credit Project Pennsylvania Coaltion Against Domestic Violence Copyright 1999 Pennsylvania Coaltion Against Domestic Violence 1999 1 An Advocate s Guide to Full Faith and Credit for Orders of Protection Table of Contents What is Full Faith and Credit .2 Advocate Which Orders of Protection are Enforceable .5 Civil Orders of Advocate Tips. 5 Which Laws Apply .7 How is the Federal Law Being Implemented .8 Advocate How Are Orders Enforced . 10 Verification of an Order by a Law Enforcement Officer. 11 Courts. 12 Local State Tribal Federal Prosecutors. 12 Advocate Tips. 13 Summary of Federal Crimes of Domestic Violence. 14 Firearms . 15 Advocate Tips. 16 Advocate s Guide Glossary of Terms. 16 Helpful Interventions Effective Advocacy. 18 Advocate Checklist. 18 Technical Assistance on Full Faith and Credit Special Issues Advocating for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic What is Full Faith and Credit Simply stated full faith and credit means that A valid order of protection is enforceable where it is issued and in all other jurisdictions. This includes all 50 states Indian tribal lands the District of Columbia the . Virgin Islands Puerto Rico American Samoa the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. Under the federal Violence Against Women Act VAWA jurisdictions must give full faith and credit to valid orders of protection issued by other jurisdictions. Full faith and credit is a legal term that means jurisdictions must honor and enforce orders issued by courts in other jurisdictions. Any protection order issued that is consistent with subsection b of this section by the court of one State or Indian tribe the issuing State or Indian tribe shall be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another State or Indian tribe the enforcing State or Indian tribe and enforced as if it