Complaint For Protection From Harassment {PA-006}

PA-006 - COMPLAINT FOR PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT 5 M.R.S. §§ 4651 et seq. This form issued by the Maine Judicial Branch is used by individuals, representatives, or businesses to seek legal protection from harassment. This form enables the plaintiff to request that the court issue an order restraining the defendant from engaging in harassing behavior. The form gathers identifying information about both the plaintiff and the defendant and allows for the filing on behalf of minor children, incapacitated adults, or business entities. The plaintiff must detail the nature of the harassment, including specific incidents, and indicate whether the defendant has been issued a notice to stop harassing behavior by law enforcement. The form also asks whether the complaint involves allegations of stalking, domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, or dissemination of private images. Plaintiffs may request a temporary protection order if there is immediate danger and can seek various forms of relief, including no-contact orders, restrictions from specific locations, orders to cease dissemination of private images, monetary compensation for damages, and payment of legal costs. The complaint must be signed under penalty of perjury, and if not filed electronically, it requires notarization or a clerk’s certification. www.FormsWorkflow.com