Procedural requirements

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  • (a) An adult person who is a victim of stalking may seek relief under this chapter by filing with the Magistrate Division of the Superior Court a verified petition on a form provided by the court. A verified petition must allege sufficient facts to establish the following:

    • (1) The name of the stalking victim;

    • (2) The name or physical description of the alleged perpetrator;

    • (3) The dates on which the alleged stalking behavior occurred; and

    • (4) The acts that the victim alleges constitute stalking.

  • (b) A minor who is a stalking victim may have a parent, guardian, or adult residing with the minor file a verified petition on the minor’s behalf, as prescribed in subsection (a).

  • (c) Service of process upon the alleged perpetrator must be by personal service.

  • (d) The victim’s address and telephone number must remain confidential and may be disclosed only to authorized court or law enforcement personnel.


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