§ 1509. Enforcement of order–Knowledge prerequisite to penalties–Reasonable efforts to serve copy of order

Cite as: 12 CNCA § 1509

1. When the court issues an order of protection pursuant to this chapter, the court shall advise the petitioner that the respondent may not be subjected to the penalties set forth herein for a violation of the order unless the respondent knows of the order.

2. When the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service or a cross-deputized peace officer investigates a report of an alleged violation of an order for protection issued under this chapter the officer shall attempt to determine whether the respondent knew of the existence of the protection order. If the officer determines that the respondent did not or probably did not know about the protection order, the officer shall make reasonable efforts to obtain a copy of the protection order and serve it on the respondent during the investigation.

Historical Data

LA 28-21, eff. June 14, 2021.