Massachusetts General Laws
Title IV - Certain Writs and Proceedings in Special Cases
Chapter 258e - Harassment Prevention Orders

Section 1 - Definitions - Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words...

Section 2 - Jurisdiction - Section 2. Proceedings under this chapter shall be filed, heard...

Section 3 - Filing of Complaint; Impounding of Case Record Information; Filing Fee; Expiration of Order; Modification of Order; Time for Filing; Nonexclusivity of Remedy - Section 3. (a) A person suffering from harassment may file...

Section 4 - Notice of Nature of Proceedings and Availability of Other Criminal Proceedings - Section 4. Upon the filing of a complaint under this...

Section 5 - Temporary Orders - Section 5. Upon the filing of a complaint under this...

Section 6 - Granting of Relief Without the Filing of a Complaint - Section 6. When the court is closed for business or...

Section 7 - Enforcement of Protection Order Issued by Another Jurisdiction - Section 7. Any protection order issued by another jurisdiction shall...

Section 8 - Law Officer Emergency Response to Prevent Further Abuse or Harassment - Section 8. Whenever a law officer has reason to believe...

Section 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 - Section 9. When considering a complaint filed under this chapter,...

Section 11 - Adoption of Suitable Form of Complaint - Section 11. The chief justice of the trial court shall...

Section 12 - Assessment Against Persons Referred to a Treatment Program as Condition of Probation - Section 12. The court shall impose an assessment of $350...