Massachusetts Complaint For Protection From Harassment is a court document that individuals can file in order to protect themselves from harassment or stalking. This document may be used when someone is being threatened, intimidated, or otherwise harassed. There are two types of Massachusetts Complaint For Protection From Harassment: a Civil Complaint and a Criminal Complaint. A Civil Complaint allows an individual to seek financial compensation for the harm caused by the harassment. The complainant can ask for an injunction to prevent the harasser from continuing the conduct. A Criminal Complaint allows the State of Massachusetts to pursue criminal charges against the harasser. It is important to note that criminal charges may only be pursued if the harassment is a crime in Massachusetts. In either case, the Complaint must be filed within three years of the harassment. Individuals must provide evidence of the harassment and must appear in court in order to prove their case. If the complainant is successful, the court may issue an order to protect the individual from further harassment and may also require the harasser to pay restitution.