# Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-208: Law enforcement assistance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-208

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-208
- **Heading:** Law enforcement assistance
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 9 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 9-15-208

## Text

(a) When an order of protection is issued under this chapter, upon request of the petitioner the circuit court may order a law enforcement officer with jurisdiction to accompany the petitioner and assist in placing the petitioner in possession of the dwelling or residence or to otherwise assist in execution or service of the order of protection. (b) The court may also order a law enforcement officer to assist the petitioner in returning to the residence and getting personal effects. Amended by Act 2017, No. 251,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017 Acts 1991, No. 266, § 7; 1999, No. 1551, § 5

(a) When an order of protection is issued under this chapter, upon request of the petitioner the circuit court may order a law enforcement officer with jurisdiction to accompany the petitioner and assist in placing the petitioner in possession of the dwelling or residence or to otherwise assist in execution or service of the order of protection.

(b) The court may also order a law enforcement officer to assist the petitioner in returning to the residence and getting personal effects.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 251,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017

Acts 1991, No. 266, § 7; 1999, No. 1551, § 5

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-201 Petition - Requirements generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-201.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-202 Filing fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-202.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-203 Petition - Form](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-203.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-204 Hearing - Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-204.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-205 Relief generally - Duration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-205.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-206 Temporary order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-206.md)
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- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-208 Law enforcement assistance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-208.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-209 Modification of orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-209.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-210 Contempt proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-210.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-212 Effect of no contact order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-212.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-213 Police conduct and procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-213.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-214 Denial of relief prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-214.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-15-215 Factors in determining custody and visitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C15_S2_S9-15-215.md)

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