Harass defined--Course of conduct defined

For purposes of § 22-11-31 , the term, harasses, means a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at any person which seriously alarms or annoys the person and which serves no legitimate legal purpose. For purposes of § 22-11-31 , the term, course of conduct, means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose. Source: SL 1997, ch 45 , § 11; SL 2005, ch 120 , § 229. 22-11-33. Transferred to § 20-9-34 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 232, eff. July 1, 2006. 22-11-34. Transferred to § 22-40-17 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 231, eff. July 1, 2006. 22-11-35. Transferred to § 20-9-35 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 232, eff. July 1, 2006.