Notification to a petitioner requirement upon service of a harassment restraining order

This bill requires law enforcement officers to notify petitioners at least 24 hours before serving a harassment restraining order on a respondent, if the petitioner requests this notification. The law applies to temporary and permanent restraining orders issued under Minnesota's harassment statutes and allows officers to use texting, calling, or emailing to make reasonable notification efforts. This change directly affects petitioners who seek protection from harassment and law enforcement officers who serve restraining orders in Minnesota. The provision aims to improve communication between petitioners and law enforcement during the restraining order process.