What is the definition of stalking under the law?
Illinois law defines stalking as any course of conduct that causes a reasonable person: • to fear for his or her safety; or • to suffer emotional distressA reasonable person is defined as a person in the victim’s sitation. The judge should consider the stalking victim’s knowledge of the offender and the offender’s prior behavior.
Illinois law defines stalking as any course of conduct that causes a reasonable person: • to fear for his or her safety; or • to suffer emotional distressSome examples of stalking include: • Conduct initiated or continued without the victim’s consent; • Staying in the physical presence or sight of the victim; • Approaching or confronting the victim in public places or private property; • Appearing at the victim’s workplace, residence, or property; or • Delivering objects to the victim or to the victim’s property.
