Petition for Stalking Protection Order

(a)A person who does not qualify for a protection from abuse order under 7 GCA Chapter 40 and who is a victim of stalking conduct may seek relief under this Chapter by filing a petition with the court alleging that the person has been the victim of stalking conduct committed by the respondent. A petition for relief may be made regardless of whether or not there is a pending lawsuit, complaint, petition, or other action between the parties.

(b)A person may seek relief under this Chapter on behalf of another person if they have personal knowledge that such person has been a victim of stalking, or any adult household member may seek relief under this Chapter on behalf of minor children by filing a petition with the court alleging stalking by the defendant.

(c)Victim advocates, as defined in 6 GCA, Chapter 9, § 9102(a), shall be allowed to accompany the victim and confer with the victim, unless otherwise directed by the court. The court shall allow victim advocates to assist victims of stalking in the preparation of petitions for stalking protection orders. COL 6/21/2023 CH. 40B STALKING PROTECTION ORDER Communications between the petitioner and a victim advocate shall be protected as provided in 6 GCA, Chapter 9, § 9102(b).

(d)Any proceeding under this Chapter shall be in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and shall be in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies.