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Grant for Electronic Service Protection Order System Development and Implementation

This opportunity from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, supports courts in modernizing the service of protection orders through electronic communication. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) - Program Details: - Electronic Service Protection Order Court Pilot Program (ESPOC Pilot) - Up to $1,500,000 per award, total funding of $3,000,000 - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of electronic systems for serving protection orders - Multidisciplinary partnerships required: law enforcement, victim service providers, court judges, technology/case management experts - Planning period, implementation reports, and compliance with legal/due process requirements - Unique Requirements: - Focus on electronic communication methods for legal service of protection orders - No specific OEMs or products named; funding is for program development and technology integration - Emphasis on improving victim safety and enforceability of protection orders

Description

The Electronic Service Protection Order Court Pilot Program (ESPOC Pilot) supports state and Tribal courts in developing and implementing programs for properly and legally serving protection orders through electronic communication methods. The program aims to modernize the service process, improve victim safety, and ensure quick enforceability of protection orders. Eligible applicants include state, territorial, or Tribal courts. The program provides grants up to $1,500,000 with a total funding of $3,000,000 for two awards.

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