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October 7, 2022Enforcing an Out-of-State Order in Kentucky
If you are planning to move to Kentucky or are going to be in Kentucky for any reason, your protection or restraining order can be enforced.
Restraining Orders
- Protective Orders / Domestic Violence Orders
- Basic information
- What is the legal definition of domestic violence in Kentucky?
- What types of protective orders are there? How long do they last?
- What protections can I get in an emergency protective order and a domestic violence order?
- In what county do I file for the protective order?
- If the abuser lives in a different state, can I still get an order against him/her?
- Who can get a protective order / domestic violence order
- Steps for getting a protective order / domestic violence order
- After the hearing
- Can the abuser have a gun?
- What should I do when I leave the courthouse?
- I was not granted a protective order. What are my options?
- What can I do if the abuser violates the order?
- How do I change or extend my protective order?
- What happens to my order if I move?
- If I get a protection order, will it show up in an internet search?
- Basic information
- Interpersonal Protective Orders (for dating violence, sexual assault, stalking)
- Basic info and definitions
- What is an interpersonal protective order?
- What is the legal definition of dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, and stalking?
- What types of interpersonal protective orders are there? How long do they last?
- What protections can I get in an interpersonal protective order?
- If the abuser lives in a different state, can I still get an order against him/her?
- Who can get an interpersonal protective order
- Steps for getting an interpersonal protective order
- Basic info and definitions
- Moving to Another State with a Kentucky Domestic Violence Order (DVO)
- Enforcing an Out-of-State Order in Kentucky
- General rules for out-of-state orders in Kentucky
- Registering your out-of-state order in Kentucky
- What is the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Registry? Who has access to it?
- How do I register my protection order in Kentucky?
- Do I have to register my protection order in Kentucky in order to get it enforced?
- Can I register my protection order if I do not have a certified copy?
- Will the abuser be notified if I register my protection order?
- What if I don't register my protection order? Will it be more difficult to have it enforced?
- Does it cost anything to register my protection order?
