Can you get a restraining order for harassment in Washington state?
If you believe someone is harrassing you in Washington State then you can go to disrict or superior court and file a “petition” under oath stating why you believe the court should issue an antiharassment order. There are standard Washington State Antiharassment forms that can assist in this process.
How do I file harassment charges in Minnesota?
File the following forms with court administration: • Petition for Harassment Restraining Order (HAR102) • Law Enforcement Information Sheet – Harassment (HAR103) • Petitioner’s Request to Keep Address/Phone Confidential (HAR104) –if you want the court to keep your address and/or phone number confidential.
What constitutes harassment in Minnesota?
Minnesota’s Anti-Stalking Law Minnesota Statutes Section 609.749 prohibits harassing another person by engaging in conduct that causes the victim to feel frightened, threatened, oppressed, persecuted, or intimidated, regardless of the relationship between the harasser and victim.
What are the two types of restraining orders?
There are two types of restraining orders:
- Violence Restraining Order (VRO) where there is no family relationship between the applicant and the respondent.
- Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) for persons in a family relationship.
What is considered harassment in WA?
(1) A person is guilty of harassment if: (a) Without lawful authority, the person knowingly threatens: (i) To cause bodily injury immediately or in the future to the person threatened or to any other person; or. (iii) To subject the person threatened or any other person to physical confinement or restraint; or.
How much does a restraining order cost in the state of Minnesota?
There are no filing fees to get an order for protection. You do not need a lawyer to file for an order for protection. However, you may wish to have a lawyer, especially if the abuser has a lawyer.
How long does it take for a person to be served with a restraining order?
In most cases , the court will assign service the same day the judge issues the Order of Protection. You may ask the judge to delay assigning service for up to 72 hours, but you must give the judge a good reason to do so.