2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .130   Definitions for KRS 508.130 to 508.150.

508.130 Definitions for KRS 508.130 to 508.150. As used in KRS 508.130 to 508.150, unless the context requires otherwise: (1)  (a)  To "stalk" means to engage in an intentional course of conduct: 1. Directed at a specific person or persons; 2. Which seriously alarms, annoys, intimidates, or harasses the person or persons; and 3. Which serves no legitimate purpose. (b)  The course of conduct shall be that which would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial mental distress. (2)  "Course of conduct" means a pattern of conduct composed of two (2) or more acts, evidencing a continuity of purpose. Constitutionally protected activity is not included within the meaning of "course of conduct." If the defendant claims that he was engaged in constitutionally protected activity, the court shall determine the validity of that claim as a matter of law and, if found valid, shall exclude that activity from evidence. (3)  "Protective order" means: (a)  An emergency protective order or domestic violence order issued under KRS 403.715 to 403.785; (b)  A foreign protective order, as defined in KRS 403.7521(1); (c)  An order issued under KRS 431.064; (d)  A restraining order issued in accordance with KRS 508.155; and (e)  Any condition of a bond, conditional release, probation, parole, or pretrial diversion order designed to protect the victim from the offender. Effective: July 15, 2002 History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 119, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 401, sec. 13, effective July 14, 2000. -- Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 443, sec. 1, effective July 14, 1992.