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Timestamp: 2017-10-23 22:41:57
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 163', '§ 163', '§ 163', '§ 163', '§ 163', '§ 30', '§ 163', '§ 163', '§ 163', '§ 163']

WomensLaw.org | Oregon: Stalking Protection Orders |
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back to topWhat is stalking?
** O.R.S. § 163.732(1)(b),(c)
*** O.R.S. § 163.730(3)
Under Oregon law, stalking is when: * A person makes you afraid by engaging in repeated and unwanted contact, OR * A person makes an immediate family (or household) member afraid by engaging in repeated and unwanted contact.* To qualify as stalking, your situation ALSO must meet the following requirements: * A reasonable person in your situation would have been alarmed or coerced by the contact, and * The repeated [at least two] and unwanted contact causes you or a member of your immediate family (or household) to reasonably fear for their physical safety.** Unwanted contact is when a person: * Comes near you or into your sight; * Follows you; * Waits outside your home, workplace, or school; * Communicates with you in any way (mail, email, phone, or through another person); or * Damages your home, workplace, or school.*** * O.R.S. § 163.732(1)(a) ** O.R.S. § 163.732(1)(b),(c) *** O.R.S. § 163.730(3)
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back to topWhat is a stalking protection order?
A stalking protection order is a court order that is designed to stop someone from stalking or harassing you or your family members.
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back to topWhat does stalking protection order cost?
Nothing. There is no fee for making a complaint, filing, serving the respondent, or having a court hearing about the stalking protection order.*
Nothing. There is no fee for making a complaint, filing, serving the respondent, or having a court hearing about the stalking protection order.* * O.R.S. § 30.866(9)
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back to topHow long does stalking protection order last?
Stalking protection orders don’t have a specific end date at the time they are issued. If the judge issues a permanent order, it remains effective until it the judge decides to end the order.
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back to topWhat will the stalking protection order actually do?
When the judge grants a stalking protection order, the order will specifically say what the stalker (respondent) is not allowed to do. The stalker may be ordered to have no contact with you, to stop stalking you or your family members, etc. It is a crime to violate a stalking protection order.*
When the judge grants a stalking protection order, the order will specifically say what the stalker (respondent) is not allowed to do. The stalker may be ordered to have no contact with you, to stop stalking you or your family members, etc. It is a crime to violate a stalking protection order.* * O.R.S. § 163.750(2)(a)
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back to topAm I eligible for a stalking protection order?
You may file a protection order for yourself against anyone if you are being stalked;
You may file a protection order against anyone who has stalked a member of your immediate family or household;
A parent may file a protection order to protect his/her children if they are under the age of 18;* or
A guardian may file a protection order to protect his/her dependents.*
* O.R.S. § 163.744(3)
* You may file a protection order for yourself against anyone if you are being stalked; * You may file a protection order against anyone who has stalked a member of your immediate family or household; * A parent may file a protection order to protect his/her children if they are under the age of 18;* or * A guardian may file a protection order to protect his/her dependents.* * O.R.S. § 163.744(3)
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back to topIf I already have a domestic violence restraining order, can I also get a stalking restraining order?
Yes. Even if you already have a domestic violence restraining order, you can still ask the court for a stalking protection order against anyone who is stalking you. This includes someone you are related to, someone you have no connection to, or a stranger.
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back to topWhat should I do if the stalker violates the stalking protection order?
If you believe that the abuser has violated the stalking protection order, you can immediately call 911. Tell the police about the violation. It is a crime to violate a stalking order* or restraining order. It is also a crime to assault, harass, threaten, stalk or menace someone. If the abuser commits one of these crimes while you have a stalking order, he can be arrested for committing the crime in addition to being arrested for violating the court order. The police are required to arrest the stalker/abuser if they have reason to believe that the order was violated. If the stalker or abuser is on parole or probation, you may also call their parole or probation office to report the violation. Having a stalking protection order can help keep you safe, but it is also important to take other safety precautions. You will find helpful information on The Stalking Resources Center [http://www.ncvc.org/src/Main.aspx] website. You can also contact a domestic violence organization [/gethelp_state_type.php?type_id=1433&state_code=OR] in your area for additional help with safety planning and support. * O.R.S. § 163.750(2)(a)
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