In stalking definitions, course of conduct means a series of how many acts?

• A. One act
• B. Two or more acts carried out over time
• C. A single threatening message
• D. Sporadic interactions

Answer: (D)

A course of conduct in stalking means a pattern of behavior, not a single incident. The essential element is two or more acts that occur over time and are directed at the same person (or property), showing a continuing pattern rather than one isolated event. These acts can happen days, weeks, or even months apart, but they form a series that a reasonable person would recognize as harassing or threatening. A single act, like one threatening message, does not by itself establish a course of conduct. Likewise, “sporadic interactions” is too vague and doesn’t specify the required pattern of multiple acts over a period of time. So the correct understanding is two or more acts carried out over time.