Definitions

18 U.S. Code § 2266. Definitions

In this chapter:
(1)Bodily injury.—
The term “bodily injury” means any act, except one done in self-defense, that results in physical injury or sexual abuse.
(2)Course of conduct.—
The term “course of conduct” means a pattern of conduct composed of 2 or more acts, evidencing a continuity of purpose.
(3)Enter or leave indian country.—
The term “enter or leave Indian country” includes leaving the jurisdiction of 1 tribal government and entering the jurisdiction of another tribal government.
(4)Indian country.—
The term “Indian country” has the meaning stated in section 1151 of this title.
(5)Protection order.—The term “protection order” includes—
(A)
any injunction, restraining order, or any other order issued by a civil or criminal court for the purpose of preventing violent or threatening acts or harassment against, sexual violence, or contact or communication with or physical proximity to, another person, including any temporary or final order issued by a civil or criminal court whether obtained by filing an independent action or as a pendente lite order in another proceeding so long as any civil or criminal order was issued in response to a complaint, petition, or motion filed by or on behalf of a person seeking protection; and
(B)
any support, child custody or visitation provisions, orders, remedies or relief issued as part of a protection order, restraining order, or injunction pursuant to State, tribal, territorial, or local law authorizing the issuance of protection orders, restraining orders, or injunctions for the protection of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
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