What is "unlawful harassment"?

A knowing and willful "course of conduct" directed at you which seriously:

  • Alarms you
  • Annoys you
  • Harasses you
  • Serves no "legitimate or lawful" purpose, which would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and actually causes substantial emotional distress to you

Show All Answers

1. What is "unlawful harassment"?
2. What is a "Course of Conduct"?
3. How does the court determine if the acts are "legitimate or lawful"?
4. What is an order for anti-harassment?
5. Do I need a lawyer to get an order for anti-harassment?
6. How do I obtain an order for anti-harassment?
7. May I obtain emergency protection?
8. How much will it cost?
9. What if I previously filed for an anti-harassment order against the respondent?
10. What if I previously filed for an anti-harassment order against the respondent?
11. What if the person harassing me is a minor?
12. What happens if the order is violated?
13. What if I am the victim of domestic violence?