17. “Proof of service of protection order

Within twenty-four hours of the issuance of a protection order or interim protection order, as the case may be, the court in which the order is issued shall forward a copy of the order to the officer in charge of the police district where the offender resides or any other police officer under his command.

The officer in charge of the police district or any other police officer under his command referred to in subsection (1) shall file proof of service of a copy of the order with the court within seven days of service.”.