Interstate Protection Order Compliance

Summary

The Full Faith and Credit Clause mandates states to honor court orders from other states, including civil protection orders. When serving such orders across state lines, compliance with both states service laws is typically required to ensure due process. In your case, Colorados issuance and Washingtons service requirements must be considered. If Washingtons service rules were not followed, it might affect the orders validity. Consulting a lawyer familiar with interstate protection orders is advisable to address service issues and explore options like rescheduling court dates.

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Colorado issuing state saying no it only has to follow its because they are the issuing state and Washington where it is to be served
The Full Faith and Credit Clause ensures states honor court orders from other states. However, when serving a protection order across state lines, both states’ service laws must typically be followed to ensure due process. Colorado's stance might differ, but Washington’s requirements for serving the respondent should also be considered. Would you like to know more about Washington’s service requirements?
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Here are some general points about serving a protection order in Washington:
- Service must be completed by a law enforcement officer or a person over * who is not a party to the case.
- The respondent must be personally served, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
- There are specific time frames for service based on the type of protection order.
Would you like more detailed information or assistance on this matter?
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In your situation, it's essential to consider both Colorado's and Washington's service requirements. You may need to ensure that the order is properly served in Washington according to their laws. If you require detailed assistance, please consult with a legal professional familiar with interstate protection orders.
I’m the one it got served on with only * court days to travel * miles to Colorado but couldn’t make because of the time and trying to get attorney travel accommodation ect impossible
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It sounds like you are dealing with a complex situation involving interstate service of a protection order. Generally, both states' service laws should be considered. If you missed the court date, you might need to check if a motion to reschedule or a motion for continuance is possible in Colorado. Would you like more information on how to proceed?
But if it didn’t follow Washington service rules is it a valid order and notification for due procesd
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In general, if the service of a protection order did not comply with Washington's service rules, it could be argued that due process was not followed, potentially affecting the validity of the order. It would be beneficial to consult a lawyer for guidance on challenging the order based on service issues.
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I need one for Colorado attorney is willing to take me on this sucks
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