Stalking
What is Stalking?
Stalking is difficult to recognize, investigate, and prosecute. Unlike other crimes, stalking is not a single, easily identifiable crime but a series of acts, a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause that person fear. The term “course of conduct” means two (2) or more incidents.
Protection Orders
Documenting harassing behavior can be a difficult and emotionally exhausting task. You may process an application on your own, or request to speak with an advocate who can provide support, and information about the options available to you.
If the perpetrator is a current or past significant other you may contact the Council on Domestic Abuse to request assistance with the protection order as they have additional resources to offer. Their legal advocates can be reached at 812-238-9577.
Regarding all other affiliations such as a family member, acquaintance, or stranger, we encourage you to contact us at 812-462-3319, or visit at 33 South Third Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807.
*Applications are located within our office and county court offices.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: In order to file a case, you must have the Respondent’s (perpetrator's) correct name. In order to assist law enforcement in enforcing the Order for Protection you should have the Respondent’s date of birth and/or Social Security number and current address. The Respondent’s current address may also be necessary for the Court to grant certain forms of other relief. All protection orders filed under Harassment require a hearing within 30 days.
Stalking is difficult to recognize, investigate, and prosecute. Unlike other crimes, stalking is not a single, easily identifiable crime but a series of acts, a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause that person fear. The term “course of conduct” means two (2) or more incidents.
Protection Orders
Documenting harassing behavior can be a difficult and emotionally exhausting task. You may process an application on your own, or request to speak with an advocate who can provide support, and information about the options available to you.
If the perpetrator is a current or past significant other you may contact the Council on Domestic Abuse to request assistance with the protection order as they have additional resources to offer. Their legal advocates can be reached at 812-238-9577.
Regarding all other affiliations such as a family member, acquaintance, or stranger, we encourage you to contact us at 812-462-3319, or visit at 33 South Third Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807.
*Applications are located within our office and county court offices.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: In order to file a case, you must have the Respondent’s (perpetrator's) correct name. In order to assist law enforcement in enforcing the Order for Protection you should have the Respondent’s date of birth and/or Social Security number and current address. The Respondent’s current address may also be necessary for the Court to grant certain forms of other relief. All protection orders filed under Harassment require a hearing within 30 days.
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