Stalking
Ala. Code § 13A-6-90.1 — repeated following or contact after being told to stop, and a felony when a court order is broken
Stalking in the second degree is, with an improper purpose, intentionally and repeatedly following, harassing, calling or contacting someone, their immediate family, or people they know, causing material harm to their mental or emotional health or a reasonable fear for their job or business, after being told to stop.
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
| Offense | Grade |
|---|---|
| OffenseStalking in the second degree | GradeClass B misdemeanor |
| OffenseStalking in the first degree: repeatedly following or harassing someone and threatening them, to put them in reasonable fear of death or serious bodily harm | GradeClass C felony |
| OffenseA second or later violation | GradeClass C felony |
| OffenseFirst degree stalking that also breaks a court order or injunction | GradeAggravated stalking in the first degree, a Class B felony |
- A course of conduct is a series of acts over time showing a continuity of purpose.
- A credible threat is one made with the intent and the apparent ability to carry it out, so the target fears for their safety or a family member's.
- Harassing means an intentional course of conduct at a specific person that alarms or annoys them and serves no legitimate purpose, causing substantial emotional distress. Constitutionally protected conduct is not included.
Sources for this section (4)
- Ala. Code § 13A-6-90 — Stalking in the First Degree
- Ala. Code § 13A-6-90.1 — Stalking in the Second Degree
- Ala. Code § 13A-6-91 — Aggravated Stalking in the First Degree
- Ala. Code § 13A-6-92 — Definitions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.