Definitions

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  • As used in this chapter:
    • (a) “Course of conduct” means knowing and willful action directed at a specific person, composed of a series of acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose. Constitutionally protected activity is not included within the meaning of “course of conduct.”

    • (b) “Credible threat” means an explicit or implicit threat made with the intent and the apparent ability to carry out the threat, so as to cause the person who is the target of the threat to reasonably fear for their safety or the safety of a member of the person's family.

    • (c) “Harass“ means to engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific person which would cause a reasonable person to suffer emotional distress.


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