Harassment Legal Steps Guide

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If you are experiencing harassment from your daughters father and his girlfriend using fake numbers, social media accounts, and wellness checks, document all incidents and consider filing for a restraining order. Repeated wellness checks can be considered harassment if done with intent to annoy or distress. If an investigation is triggered by false pretenses, it remains valid but may shift focus. To prove your childs safety to police in another state, arrange a video call or have a trusted third party verify. Texting apps are generally not accepted for verification.

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harassment from my daughters father and his girlfriend using fake numbers, social media accounts, and wellness checks
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some steps you can take in South Carolina:
- **Document Everything**: Keep records of all harassing communications.
- **Restraining Order**: Consider filing for a restraining order.
- **Report to Authorities**: Report the harassment to your local police.
Would you like details on how to file a restraining order?
If there is an investigation that was triggered because of harassment, do they drop it once it is proven to be from harassment
Hi ****,
If an investigation is triggered due to harassment and it is proven that the harassment occurred, the investigation does not typically get dropped. Instead, authorities may take further action based on the evidence gathered, such as pursuing charges against the harasser.
Would you like information on how to file a police report or obtain a restraining order in South Carolina?
If someone does * wellness checks in a week is that harassment
Hi ****,
Repeated wellness checks can be considered harassment if done with the intent to annoy, alarm, or distress you. Here are some steps you can take:
- **Document the Checks**: Record dates, times, and details of each wellness check.
- **Report to Authorities**: Inform your local police about the repetitive wellness checks.
Would you like more details on how to report this to the police in South Carolina?
yes
Hi ****,
Here are the steps to report repeated wellness checks as harassment to the police in South Carolina:
- **Gather Evidence**: Collect all documentation and details of the wellness checks.
- **File a Report**: Visit your local police station to file a harassment report.
- **Follow Up**: Keep in touch with the authorities for any updates.
Would you like the contact details for your nearest police station?
If a wellness check was done under false pretenses starting an investigation is the investigation valid
Hi ****,
If a wellness check was done under false pretenses, the investigation is still valid but it may shift focus. Authorities might investigate the false report itself, which could lead to consequences for those who initiated it.
Would you like information on how to address false reports legally in South Carolina?
How can I prove my child is face and sound to the police If she is in a different state
Hi ****,
To prove your child is safe and sound to the police if she is in a different state, you can:
- **Video Call**: Arrange a video call with the police so they can see and speak to your child.
- **Third-Party Verification**: Have a trusted individual (e.g., a relative, teacher, or doctor) in the other state verify your child's well-being.
Would you like more information on how to arrange a video call or contact a third-party verifier?
If I need someone to verify my child is safe to law enforcement Could I get them to text an officer
Hi ****,
In South Carolina, it is generally recommended to use more formal methods for verification. However, you could:
- **Video Call**: Request a video call with the officer.
- **Third-Party Verification**: Have a trusted person in your child's location (e.g., a teacher or doctor) contact the officer.
Would you like more details on either of these methods?
can a third party verification be done via text to law enforcement
Hi ****,
In South Carolina, it's generally preferred to use more formal methods. Texting might not be accepted. Instead, consider:
- **Video Call**: Arrange a video call with the officer.
- **Third-Party Verification**: Have a trusted person (e.g., teacher or doctor) contact the officer directly.
Would you like more information on arranging a video call or contacting a third-party verifier?
yeah
Hi ****,
Here are more details on how to arrange a video call or contact a third-party verifier:
- **Video Call**: Contact the police department and request a video call to verify your child's safety.
- **Third-Party Verification**: Ask a trusted person (e.g., teacher, doctor) to call the police officer directly to verify your child's well-being.
Would you like the contact details for your nearest police department to set up these verifications?
How would police contact a third-party verifier
Hi ****,
Police can contact a third-party verifier in the following ways:
- **Direct Call**: The verifier can call the police station directly to provide information.
- **Official Letter**: The verifier can send an official letter on their organization’s letterhead.
- **Email**: The verifier can email the police department from an official email address.
Would you like the contact details for your nearest police department to facilitate this?
what is an official email address
Hi ****,
An official email address is typically one that is associated with an organization, such as a school, medical office, or government agency. For example, it might end in .edu, .gov, or the organization's domain name (e.g., @schoolname.edu, @hospitalname.org).
Would you like the contact details for your nearest police department to facilitate this process?
would a screen recording of a video call be enough to verify safety of a child
Hi ****,
A screen recording of a video call showing your child safe and sound can be helpful, but it might not be sufficient on its own. Here are some steps to better ensure verification:
- **Live Video Call**: Arrange a real-time video call with police.
- **Third-Party Verification**: Have a trusted person (e.g., teacher, doctor) contact the police directly.
Would you like more details on arranging a live video call?
If I have a screen recording that is time stamped of a video call can I show it to a detective to prove my child is safe
Hi ****,
Yes, you can show a time-stamped screen recording of a video call to a detective to help prove your child is safe. However, it might be more effective to:
- **Arrange a Live Video Call**: Provide real-time verification.
- **Third-Party Verification**: Have a trusted person (e.g., teacher, doctor) contact the officer directly.
Would you like more details on arranging a live video call?
Would they accept that
Hi ****,
Yes, a time-stamped screen recording of a video call can be submitted to a detective to help prove your child's safety. However, for stronger evidence, consider:
- **Live Video Call**: Arrange a real-time video call with the police.
- **Third-Party Verification**: Have a trusted person (e.g., teacher, doctor) contact the police directly.
Would you like more information on arranging a live video call?
if a text app is used to communicate to law enforcement a child is safe is that ok and do they have to use their own number
Hi ****,
In South Carolina, it's generally better to use more formal methods to verify a child’s safety. Text apps may not be accepted. Consider:
- **Video Call**: Arrange a live video call with the police.
- **Third-Party Verification**: Have a trusted person (e.g., teacher, doctor) contact the police directly.
Would you like more details on arranging a live video call?
If someone is verifying a Childs safety can they use a texting app
Hi ****,
In South Carolina, it is generally recommended to use more formal methods for verifying a child's safety. Texting apps might not be accepted. Consider:
- **Video Call**: Arrange a live video call with the police.
- **Third-Party Verification**: Have a trusted person (e.g., teacher, doctor) contact the police directly.
Would you like more details on arranging a live video call?