Valid PO from KY cannot be enforced in IN.

Valid PO from KY cannot be enforced in IN.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Only with reciprocal agreement

Answer: (B)

Cross-state recognition of protective orders means a valid Kentucky protective order is enforceable in Indiana as long as it’s still in effect and the situation occurs in Indiana. Indiana honors out-of-state protective orders under the Full Faith and Credit framework, so law enforcement can prosecute or arrest for violations that happen in Indiana. This enforcement doesn’t require a new Indiana order or a reciprocal agreement in each case. For example, if the Kentucky order forbids contact and the offender violates it while in Indiana, police can act on that violation. Therefore, the statement is not correct—the order can be enforced across state lines.

Cross-state recognition of protective orders means a valid Kentucky protective order is enforceable in Indiana as long as it’s still in effect and the situation occurs in Indiana. Indiana honors out-of-state protective orders under the Full Faith and Credit framework, so law enforcement can prosecute or arrest for violations that happen in Indiana. This enforcement doesn’t require a new Indiana order or a reciprocal agreement in each case. For example, if the Kentucky order forbids contact and the offender violates it while in Indiana, police can act on that violation. Therefore, the statement is not correct—the order can be enforced across state lines.