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After a no-contact order is filed, the court will specify the details, like how many feet or yards away the individuals must stay from one another. The defendant be not be face-to-face with the order petitioner at home, work, or school, and must cease all communication (see above) with the victim.

The definition of harassment is three or more acts of confrontation, intimidation, physical force, or the threat of physical force. These acts must comply with the following: Be directed against any person, business or family; The intent to harass, torment, intimidate or cause fear/damage to property; and.

Small claims court is a simple, speedy and informal court process in which the plaintiff (the person suing) is seeking a money judgment of $6,000 or less. Parties involved in small claims cases often represent themselves but they may also hire an attorney. Small claims court is a session of the District Court.

A variety of forms of street harassment are illegal in Maine, including verbal harassment, up-skirt photos, indecent exposure, following, and groping.

Complaints may be filed in any of the following ways: By letter addressed to: Executive Director. Maine Human Rights Commission. 51 State House Station. Augusta, ME 04333-0051. By phone: (207) 624-6290. FAX: (207) 624-8729. By e-mail: melody.piper@mhrc.maine.gov. In person at the Commission's Office, 19 Union Street, Augusta.

The fee to file a Small Claim is $40 which includes the cost of postage and a mediation fee. Checks or money orders for the $40 filing fee should be made payable to ?Maine District Court?. An essential part of a Small Claims case is notifying the defendant about the case.