2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
Chapter 337-A: PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT
5 §4653. Commencement of proceedings

Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS

§4653. Commencement of proceedings

1. Filing. A person who has been a victim of harassment, including a business, may seek relief by filing in an appropriate court:

A. A sworn complaint alleging harassment; and [2011, c. 559, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]

B. If the alleged harassment does not meet the definition in section 4651, subsection 2, paragraph C or is not related to an allegation of domestic violence, violence against a dating partner, sexual assault or stalking, a copy of a notice to stop harassing the plaintiff issued to the defendant pursuant to Title 17-A, section 506-A, subsection 1, paragraph A, subparagraph (1), division (a) or a statement of good cause why such a notice was not sought or obtained. [2011, c. 559, Pt. C, §3 (NEW).]

[ 2011, c. 559, Pt. C, §3 (AMD) .]

2. Assistance. The court shall provide separate forms with a summons and clerical assistance to assist either party to proceed under this chapter in completing and filing a complaint or other necessary documents. This assistance may not include legal advice or assistance in drafting legal documents.

[ 2003, c. 658, §3 (AMD) .]

3. Fees. No fee may be charged for forms. A plaintiff may apply for the right to proceed in forma pauperis.

[ 1989, c. 371, §1 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1987, c. 515, §1 (NEW). 1987, c. 708, §3 (AMD). 1989, c. 371, §1 (AMD). 1993, c. 199, §2 (AMD). 1995, c. 265, §3 (AMD). 1995, c. 650, §3 (AMD). RR 2003, c. 2, §7 (COR). 2003, c. 658, §§2,3 (AMD). 2011, c. 559, Pt. C, §3 (AMD).