§ 11A-47. Complaints.

It shall be unlawful for any person to initiate any complaint under the provisions of this article for the purpose of harassment. Any person convicted in a court of appropriate jurisdiction for the violation of this provision shall be subject to fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than sixty (60) days or both. Provision of this remedy is cumulative to and not in derogation of any civil action for malicious prosecution. Costs, including a reasonable attorney's fees, may be assessed upon a finding that any complaint was filed for the purpose of harassment. Payment of such costs may be considered in mitigation of the penalties hereinabove provided.

(Ord. No. 97-67, § 1, 6-3-97)