Massachusetts · Civil rights litigation
Massachusetts 258E harassment-prevention orders
General information about Massachusetts Chapter 258E harassment-prevention orders, hearings, restrictions, modification, and appeal.
Overview
Governing materials
Chapter 258E authorizes harassment-prevention orders and is not limited to family or household relationships. Massachusetts court materials identify District Court, Boston Municipal Court, Superior Court, and, in specified matters, Juvenile Court jurisdiction. Massachusetts Trial Court: Harassment Prevention Orders.
Official materials describe the statutory definitions, application process, temporary orders, notice, hearings, firearm provisions, enforcement, modification, and expiration. Mass. General Laws c. 258E.
Court and agency record
Common record categories
- The complaint, affidavit, and issued order
- Hearing notices and proof of service
- Communications and identified exhibits
- Orders concerning extension, modification, or termination
Primary references
Official sources
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