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Mass. General Laws c.258E

Harassment prevention orders

This page links to an unofficial version of each section of G. L. 258E.

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§ 1 Definitions 
§ 2 Jurisdiction 
§ 3 Filing of complaint; impounding of case record information; filing fee; expiration of order; modification of order; time for filing; nonexclusivity of remedy 
§ 4 Notice of nature of proceedings and availability of other criminal proceedings 
§ 4A Orders of surrender or suspension, immediate; appeal 

Added by St. 2024, c. 135, § 92, effective October 2, 2024

§ 4B Orders of surrender or suspension, continuation; penalties for violation 

Added by St. 2024, c. 135, § 92, effective October 2, 2024

§ 4C Orders for suspension or surrender; reporting 

Added by St. 2024, c. 135, § 92, effective October 2, 2024

§ 5 Temporary orders 
§ 6 Granting of relief without the filing of a complaint 
§ 7 Enforcement of protection order issued by another jurisdiction 
§ 8 Law officer emergency response to prevent further abuse or harassment 
§ 9 Review and filing of records within court activity record information system and statewide domestic violence recordkeeping system; execution of outstanding warrants; service upon defendant; order for payment of damages 
§ 10 Confidentiality of records 
§ 11 Adoption of suitable form of complaint 
§ 12 Assessment against persons referred to a treatment program as condition of probation 

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