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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division II. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 16-1061. Definitions. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-ii-judiciary-and-judicial-procedure/dc-code-sect-16-1061/
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