[R.O. 2005 §18-37; Ord. No. 2636 §1, 5-19-2004; Ord. No. 2652 §1, 7-7-2004; Ord.
No. 2869 §1, 12-19-2007; Ord. No. 3520, 7-20-2022]
A. Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the following words
shall have the meanings set out herein:
COURSE OF CONDUCT
A pattern of conduct composed of two or more acts, which
may include communication by any means, over a period of time, however
short, evidencing a continuity of purpose. Constutionally 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 electronic communications
device 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
electronic communication, 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.
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
Something markedly greater than the level of uneasiness,
nervousness, unhappiness, or the like which are commonly experienced
in day-to-day living.
B. Venue. For purposes of this Section, an offense alleged to have been
committed by means of a writing, by telephone or by an electronic
communications device may be deemed to have been committed either
at the place from which the communication was made or at the place
where the communication was received.
C. Stalking, Prohibited. A person commits the offense of stalking if
he or she purposely, through his or her course of conduct, disturbs
or follows with the intent to disturb another person.
D. Harassment, Prohibited. A person commits the offense of harassment
if he or she, without good cause, engages in any act with the purpose
to cause emotional distress to another person.
A person commits the offense of false imprisonment if he/she
knowingly restrains another unlawfully and without consent so as to
interfere substantially with his/her liberty.
[Ord. No. 3306 § 1, 12-7-2016]
A. A person commits the offense of violation of an Ex Parte Order of
Protection if he or she knowingly violate the terms and/or conditions
of an Ex Parte Order of Protection granted under Sections 455.010
— 455.090, RSMo.
B. A person commits the offense of violation of a Full Order of Protection
if he or she knowingly violate the terms and/or conditions of a Full
Order of Protection granted under Sections 455.010 — 455.090,
RSMo.
C. A violation of the terms and/or conditions of an Ex Parte Order of
Protection or a Full Order of Protection regarding abuse, stalking,
disturbing the peace, child custody, or entrance upon the premises
of the petitioner's dwelling unit shall be a misdemeanor and punishable
by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more
than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment for a period
not to exceed three (3) months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
D. For purposes of this Section, in addition to the notice provided
by actual service of the Order, a party is deemed to have notice of
an Order once the Law Enforcement Officer responding to a call of
a reported incident of abuse or of violation of an Order of Protection
presents a copy of the Order of Protection to the respondent/party.
E. Nothing in this Section shall be interpreted as creating a private
cause of action for damages to enforce the provisions set forth therein.