Stalking Laws

• Stalking is a crime under the laws of 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.     Territories, and the Federal government.

• Less than 1/3 of states classify stalking as a felony upon first offense.
  
  
• More than 1/2 of states classify stalking as a felony upon second or subsequent offense or when the crime involves aggravating factors.
  
  
• Aggravating factors may include: possession of a deadly weapon, violation of a court order or condition of probation/parole, victim under 16 years, or same victim as prior occasions.
  
  
  For a compilation of state, tribal, and federal laws visit www.victimsofcrime.org/src.