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AS 18.65.867: Enforcement and recognition of protective orders issued in other jurisdictions.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender.
- Chapter 65. Police Protection.
- Article 12. Stalking and Sexual Assault Protective Orders and Notification to Stalking and Sexual Assault Victims.
(a) A protective order issued in another jurisdiction has the same effect and must be recognized and enforced in the same manner as a protective order issued by a court of this state if the protective order is
(1) issued by a court of the United States, a court of another state or territory, a United States military tribunal, or a tribal court;
(2) related to stalking or sexual assault that is not a crime involving domestic violence; and
(3) entitled to full faith and credit under 18 U.S.C. 2265.
(b) A protective order issued in another jurisdiction that appears authentic on its face is presumed valid.
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