A judge told Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) that a restraining order against her ex-husband was "not enforceable" because he was never served with it.
Westword reported that Boebert showed up alone to a court hearing on Thursday, hoping to make the restraining order against her ex-husband, Jayson, permanent.
Boebert received a temporary restraining order on Monday after a series of police-related incidents. But Garfield County Judge Jonathan Pototsky said on Thursday that Boebert's former husband had to be officially served before it could be enforced.
"Even if he knows about it, he doesn't know about it," the judge explained.
"Is there a protection order in place?" Boebert wondered. "Is there still no contact even though he has not been served?"
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"The temporary protection order has been issued, but it's technically not enforceable until he is served. Because he doesn't know about it," the judge replied.
Pototsky agreed to continue the case until March 4, giving Boebert time to serve her ex-husband.
Following the hearing, Jayson Boebert said he was unaware of the court proceedings.
"I just want to put our anguish aside and come to a common ground that is in the best interest of our children," he told Westword. "I hope the dust begins to settle and she and I can work together to continue to give our boys what they deserve. I also want the best for Lauren, and I will always keep her in my prayers."
"I am unsure of Lauren's thought process through this," he added. "I just pray that she be led by the Holy Spirit."
