What Is a Civil Harassment Order?<\/b><\/p>\n
A civil harassment order is a restraining order you can get against someone who
\nis harassing you. You can get a civil harassment order if you do not have a
\ndomestic relationship with your abuser and therefore are not eligible for a
\ndomestic violence restraining order.<\/p>\n
A civil harassment order can last up to three years and may be renewed after
\nthat. There is a filing fee to apply for a civil harassment order, however that
\nfee may be waived based on your ability to pay or if the abuser has caused
\nphysical harm to you.<\/p>\n
How Do I Qualify for a Civil Harassment Order?<\/b><\/p>\n
You qualify for a civil harassment order if your harasser has intentionally<\/b>
\ncommitted a series<\/b> of acts (more than one) which seriously alarm, annoy or harass
\nyou, and which have caused you substantial emotional distress. The harasser’s
\nacts must not have any valid justification and must not be protected by the
\nConstitution. Your harasser does not have to be related to you in any way.<\/p>\n
What Can a Civil Harassment Order Do?<\/b><\/p>\n
A civil harassment order can order the harasser:<\/p>\n
It can also protect your family or anyone else in your home from the harassment
\nand can order the losing party in the case (either the harasser or you) to pay
\nthe winning party’s court costs and attorney’s fees.<\/p>\n
Violation of a civil harassment order is a crime.<\/b><\/p>\n
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