Yes. Georgia recognizes out-of-state restraining (or protecting) orders because of the Violence Against Women Act.
Here’s an example:
Susan and Ralph live in Texas. After months of being stalked by Ralph, Susan managed to get a restraining order from a court against him.
Later, Susan decided to move to Georgia. Ralph trucks on over to her new house and Georgia and begins stalking her again. Even though Susan now lives in Georgia, she’ll be able to enforce the restraining order from Texas against Ralph.
Why?
The Violence Against Women Act, passed by Congress in 1994, makes states give full faith and credit to protective orders issued by other states.
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