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District of Columbia Stalking Laws
More Information on Stalking Laws
| Code Section | 22-404 |
| Stalking Defined as | Intent to cause emotional distress or place in reasonable fear of death or bodily injury by repeated following or harassing; or willfully or maliciously and repeatedly follows or harasses. |
| Punishment/Classification | Fined maximum $500 and/or imprisonment maximum 1 year. If court order pending: must give bond for maximum 1 year. |
| Penalty for Repeat Offense | If within 2 years of 1st conviction: fine up to 1.5 times maximum fine authorized and imprisonment up to 1.5 times maximum term authorized. If convicted more than once: fine up to 3 times maximum fine authorized and imprisonment up to 3 times maximum term |
| Arrest or Restraining Order Specifically Authorized by Statute? | - |
| Constitutionally Protected Activities Exempted? | Yes; conduct by a party to a labor dispute in furtherance of labor or management objectives in that dispute |
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