How does the court determine if the acts are "legitimate or lawful"?

The Court considers the following:

  • Is the respondent (the person who is harassing you) contacting you or are you contacting each other?
  • Has the respondent been clearly told that you do not want any further contact?
  • Is the respondent's behavior alarming, annoying, or harassing you?
  • Are the respondent's actions interfering with your privacy or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive living environment for you?
  • Has the respondent's contact with you been previously limited by court order?

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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?