If a violation does occur, enforcement action may be taken by law enforcement or through the civil court system. Law enforcement officers may be able to assist you by treating your order as if it were issued in their jurisdiction. Depending on the laws and policies of that jurisdiction, officers may be allowed to pick up children, or even arrest for violation of the custody provision in your protection order. An advocate will be able to give you information regarding the law enforcement response in the jurisdiction. You may also ask the civil court system to enforce your protection order. To do so, file papers with the local court describing how the custody provision of.
