Q for LE/legal eagles re: red flag/protective order across state lines

[Totem Polar]

Topic came to mind due to a write up in the local weekly rag about a guy ordered to surrender his guns by a Washington court, but he’s an Idaho resident. So far, the judge can send him to jail for contempt, but the local PoPo cannot cross over into Idaho to actually raid his place.

Curious as to how that works for cities on state borders. This is something that can clearly be thing. How does that work in your area of operation, in your experience? What’s to stop someone who’s a resident of state B under a protective order from state A from saying “boating accident, bitches.” ?

Thoughts, as you can find the time, and thanks.

[Jason M]

It's going to vary from state to state. The type of order may also have differences. I was dealing with this recently. The order needed to be served in the defendant's state of residence as it involved the seizure of arms. Not all agencies are willing to serve out of state orders unless the order has been processed in their court system. Usually the issuance of an order in one state will be sufficient grounds for issuance in the home state of the defendant. These orders (at least in PA) are usually generated in ex parte proceedings and are only valid until a hearing can be held in the original jurisdiction.