I have a state protection order, but I am moving to, living on, or visiting an Indian reservation. Is my protection order valid? The full faith and credit provisions of VAWA require tribal courts to recognize and enforce protection orders from all states, tribes, and territories. If you have a state or territorial protection order and you are living or staying in Indian Country, you should know that most tribal courts have the authority to enforce all protection orders issued through civil or criminal proceedings. It may be advisable to check with tribal law enforcement to find out about their policies for enforcing foreign orders
