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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 16-1061: Definitions.

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  1. Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
  2. Chapter 10A. Anti-Stalking Orders.

(a)

For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1)

"Attorney General" means the Attorney General for the District of Columbia

(2)

"Court" means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

(3)

"Judicial officer" means the Chief Judge, a Senior Judge, an Associate Judge, or a Magistrate Judge of the court.

(4)

"Minor" means a person under 18 years of age.

[(5)]

"Petitioner" means the person for whom an anti-stalking order is sought under this chapter.

(6)

"Respondent" means any person against whom a petition for an anti-stalking order is filed under this chapter.

(7)

"Stalked" means any course of conduct prohibited by § 22-3133.

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