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North Carolina Stalking Laws<\/h1>\n
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Definition of Stalking<\/h2>\n

In North Carolina, "stalking<\/a> " is a specific offense in the penal code that also includes harassment. Stalking refers to a clear pattern of conduct through which the perpetrator causes the victim reasonable fear for their safety or their family’s safety. It’s a repetitive pattern of unwanted, harassing, or threatening behavior committed by one person against another.<\/p>\n

Examples of stalking include:<\/p>\n