Part 12: HUMAN RIGHTS HEADING: PL 1971, C. 501, §1 (NEW); 1971, C. 622, §19 (AMD)
Chapter 337-A: PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 515, §1 (NEW)
§4653. Commencement of proceedings
1.Filing. A person who has been a victim of harassment, including a business, may seek relief by filing a sworn complaint in an appropriate
court alleging that harassment.
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RR 2003, c. 2, §7 (COR)
.]
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.
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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.
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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).
2003, c. 658, §§2,3 (AMD).
RR 2003, c. 2, §7 (COR).
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