§ 16-3-1790 — Service of certified copies of restraining orders.

A magistrates court shall serve the defendant with a certified copy of an order issued pursuant to this article and provide a copy to the plaintiff and to the local law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction over the area where the plaintiff resides. Service must be made without charge to the plaintiff.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 94, SECTION 1; 2005 Act No. 106, SECTION 7, eff January 1, 2006.