Stalking

Stalking is when a person willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses or cyberstalks another person.

Stalking may be in the form of:

• Email
• Electronic Communication
• Phone
• Letter
• Or any other physical or verbal conduct that serves no legitimate purpose.

Stalking may be classified as aggravated and punishable as a 3rd degree felony, if:

1. After a court ordered injunction is in effect a respondent stalks the petitioner.
2. The alleged stalking was committed against aminor under 16 years of age.
3. The alleged stalking threat places the person in reasonable fear of death or bodily injury.

The alleged stalking threat places the person in reasonable fear of death or bodily injury.