SierraSeaWitch t1_ite7p7e wrote on October 22, 2022 at 11:41 PM

Reply to comment by Algae-Ok in Any advice on my ex bf’s ex wife who keeps contacting me and harassing me? Even after I filed a harassment complaint at my local police dept. officer contacted her and told her to stay away and not make contact. She has continued. What can I do next? by enabed

In NJ restraining orders can only be taken against someone with whom you have or had a familial or domestic relationship. This covers most family members but also platonic roommates.

MasterXanthan t1_itended wrote on October 23, 2022 at 1:45 AM

Then what are you supposed to do if you have a stalker who hasn't lived with you? Are you just screwed?

SierraSeaWitch t1_itenmys wrote on October 23, 2022 at 1:48 AM

That is a criminal matter that has to be reported to the police and brought to court by a prosecutor. Restraining Orders under the NJ DV act is civil matter (brought by the individual, not a prosecutor). Different laws. Different courts. Different Judges. Different standards.

Weltanschauung_Zyxt t1_ithb9q1 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 5:28 PM

Please repost this as a primary comment. There are avenues in criminal court, I've read the statutes. I'm not surprised in the least that the local PD can't be bothered to advise OP.

enabed OP t1_itlmw1b wrote on October 24, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Please explain?

Weltanschauung_Zyxt t1_itm2zr5 wrote on October 24, 2022 at 5:25 PM

This May Explain it Best.