Stalking Amendments
What changed between versions
Clarified that stalking does not apply to law enforcement, governmental investigators, or private investigators acting in official capacity for legitimate purposes, with specific exceptions for private investigators engaging in conduct warranting disciplinary action.
Expanded law enforcement duties to include confiscating weapons, arranging emergency housing, providing medical treatment, and giving victims written notice of rights and available resources.
Updated civil stalking injunction procedures to clarify when ex parte orders automatically convert to full injunctions and established specific timelines for hearings and service of process.
Refined penalty classifications to distinguish between first-time violations (misdemeanor) and repeat offenses or those involving weapons/cohabitation (felonies), with specific criteria for second-degree felony enhancements.
Made technical and conforming changes to align code sections and improve clarity of statutory language throughout the stalking provisions.
