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WomensLaw.org | Georgia: Stalking Protective Orders |
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back to topAm I eligible for a stalking protective order?
If someone is following, harassing, or intimidating you (in the way explained in What is the legal definition of stalking in Georgia?) and you fear for your safety, you may file a petition for protective order. You do not need to have an intimate relationship with, or be related to, the person stalking you in order to be eligible for a protective order - you can file against anyone who is stalking you.*
* O.C.G.A. § 16-5-94(a)
If someone is following, harassing, or intimidating you (in the way explained in What is the legal definition of stalking in Georgia? [/laws_state_type.php?id=501&state_code=GA#content-14040]) and you fear for your safety, you may file a petition for protective order. You do not need to have an intimate relationship with, or be related to, the person stalking you in order to be eligible for a protective order - you can file against anyone who is stalking you.* The stalker does not have to be arrested in order for you to be eligible for a protective order from stalking. Additionally, if you do get a protective order, you can still pursue criminal charges against the stalker. * O.C.G.A. § 16-5-94(a)
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No. You cannot file on your own. If you are under 18 years of age, someone over 18 will have to file the petition on your behalf.*
No. You cannot file on your own. If you are under 18 years of age, someone over 18 will have to file the petition on your behalf.* * O.C.G.A. § 16-5-94(a)
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back to topIn which county can I file for a stalking protective order?
You can file for a stalking protective order in the superior court in the county where the stalker lives if s/he lives in Georgia. If the stalker lives outside of Georgia, you can file in the superior court in the county where you live or where the stalking occurred.* Note: If the stalking is based on the respondent contacting you through phone, email, computer, etc., the county where you receive this contact is considered to be the place where it occurred (as opposed to the county where the respondent initiates this contact).**
* O.C.G.A §§ 16-5-94(b); 19-13-2
** O.C.G.A § 16-5-90(a)(1)
You can file for a stalking protective order in the superior court in the county where the stalker lives if s/he lives in Georgia. If the stalker lives outside of Georgia, you can file in the superior court in the county where you live or where the stalking occurred.* Note: If the stalking is based on the respondent contacting you through phone, email, computer, etc., the county where you receive this contact is considered to be the place where it occurred (as opposed to the county where the respondent initiates this contact).** * O.C.G.A §§ 16-5-94(b); 19-13-2 ** O.C.G.A § 16-5-90(a)(1)
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back to topWhat are the steps for getting a stalking protective order?
To get a stalking protective order, you will need to fill out and file the proper forms with the clerk’s office at the appropriate superior courthouse. For the basic steps to filing an order, you can see our Steps for getting a family violence protective orders section. Also, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority allows you to fill out the stalking protective order forms online here.
To get a stalking protective order, you will need to fill out and file the proper forms with the clerk’s office at the appropriate superior courthouse. For the basic steps to filing an order, you can see our Steps for getting a family violence protective orders [/laws_state_type.php?id=500&state_code=GA&open_id=11032] section. Also, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority allows you to fill out the stalking protective order forms online here [https://www.gsccca.org/file/family-violence-forms].
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back to topHow does the order get delivered to the respondent?
The sheriff’s department generally delivers the protective order to the respondent/stalker. You should check with the clerk’s office to see if you have to bring the papers to the sheriff or if the court will deliver them to the sheriff. You can find contact information for sheriff offices on our GA Sheriff Departments [/gethelp_state_type.php?type_id=1277&state_code=GA] page.
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back to topWhat happens if the respondent violates the order?
If the respondent/stalker violates the protective order in any way, you can call the police to report it. Violation of a stalking protective order may result in his/her arrest and a criminal charge of aggravated stalking, which is a felony and can result in imprisonment of between 1 and 10 years and fine up to $10,000.00.*
* O.C.G.A. § 16-5-91
If the respondent/stalker violates the protective order in any way, you can call the police to report it. Violation of a stalking protective order may result in his/her arrest and a criminal charge of aggravated stalking, which is a felony and can result in imprisonment of between 1 and 10 years and fine up to $10,000.00.* * O.C.G.A. § 16-5-91
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