Grants to State and Tribal Courts to Implement Protection Order Pilot Programs

Objective

An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds, in consultation with the partners of the eligible entity described in subsection (a), to- (A) develop and implement a program for properly and legally serving protection orders through electronic communication methods to- (i) modernize the service process and make the process more effective and efficient; (ii) provide for improved safety of victims; and (iii) make protection orders enforceable as quickly as possible; (B) develop best practices relating to the service of protection orders through electronic communication methods; (C) ensure that the program developed under subparagraph (A) complies with due process requirements and any other procedures required by law or by a court; and (D) implement any technology necessary to carry out the program developed under subparagraph (A), such as technology to verify and track the receipt of a protection order by the intended party.

Who Can Apply

• Government - General

In this section, the term "eligible entity" means a State or Tribal court that is part of a multidisciplinary partnership.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants (Discretionary)

Program Contact

OVW.Info@usdoj.gov
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