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Laws current as of August 8, 2025

What if I don't register my protection order? Will it be more difficult to have it enforced?

Neither federal nor Mississippi state law requires you to register your protection order. Additionally, Mississippi state law requires law enforcement officials to enforce an out-of-state protection order even if it has not been registered in Mississippi, as long as:

  1. you can show the officer a copy of the order; and
  2. the order appears to be valid.1

If you’re not sure whether registering your order is the right decision for you, you may want to talk with a domestic violence advocate. An advocate can help you figure out what is safest in your situation. To see a list of local domestic violence organizations, go to our Mississippi Advocates and Shelters page.

1 Miss. Code § 93-22-7(1), (4)

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