Sheriff Departments
Before a protection order can take effect, it must be served upon the abuser. In most states, protection orders are served by the sheriff department. You can contact the clerk of the court in the court that issued your order to find out the procedure for service if you are unsure. For a list of Idaho courts, check the Idaho Courthouse Locations page on our site. To find the contact information for sheriff departments, you can go to the Idaho Sheriffs Association website. (WomensLaw.org is not affiliated with that website.)