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violation of a protection order

Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.

The term “violation of a protection order” means an act that—

(A) occurs in the Indian country of a participating tribe; and

(B) violates a provision of a protection order that—

(i) prohibits or provides protection against violent or threatening acts or harassment against, sexual violence against, contact or communication with, or physical proximity to, another person;

(ii) was issued against the defendant;

(iii) is enforceable by the participating tribe; and

(iv) is consistent with section 2265(b) of title 18.

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