Definitions. Unless
the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the
meanings set out herein:
COURSE OF CONDUCT
A pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over a
period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose.
Constitutionally protected activity is not included within the meaning
of "course of conduct". Such constitutionally protected
activity includes picketing or other organized protests.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
The origination, emission, dissemination, transmission, or
reception of data, images, signals, sounds, or other intelligence
or equivalence of intelligence of any nature over any communications
system by any method, including but not limited to, a fiber optic,
electronic, magnetic, optical, digital, or analog method. By way of
example, "electronic communication" includes, but
is not limited to:
2.
Internet-based communications;
4.
Electronic text messaging.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE
Any instrument, equipment, machine, or other device that
facilitates telecommunication, including but not limited to, a computer,
computer network, computer chip, computer circuit, scanner, telephone,
cellular telephone, pager, personal communications device, transponder,
receiver, radio, modem, or device that enables the use of a modem.
HARASS
To engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific person
that serves no legitimate purpose, that:
1.
Would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional
distress, and that actually causes substantial emotional distress
to that person; or
2.
If the course of conduct is engaged in by a person eighteen
(18) years of age or older with respect to a person under the age
of eighteen (18), would cause a prudent parent or guardian to reasonably
observe, or reasonably fear, substantial emotional distress on the
part of the minor who is the target of such conduct.
STALKING
When a person purposely and repeatedly harasses or follows
with the intent of harassing another person.