LRSP 2.  UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT PROCEEDINGS

     (a) Jurisdiction.  If the circumstances alleged in the
     petition for unlawful harassment meet the statutory
     criteria, the court shall hear the case unless the parties
     are already involved in a pending dissolution, dependency or
     paternity proceeding in which case the matter shall be
     transferred to Superior Court.  The court may require a
     petitioner to appear and provide testimony prior to issuance
     of an ex parte temporary order.

     (b) Indigent Filing.  Upon request of the applicant, the
     Court shall assess the applicant's financial resources to
     determine if that individual may proceed in forma pauperis.
     For the purpose of determining whether grounds for waiver of
     the filing fee exist, the applicant must complete under oath
     and submit an Application For Waiver of Fees.  No order
     authorizing waiver of the filing fee shall issue unless the
     mandatory financial information is submitted to the Court.

     (c)  Hearing. In unlawful harassment actions only the parties may
       testify without cross examination, or make statements as allowed
       by the court.  The court may take testimony if it appears to the
       court necessary for an adequate determination of the matter.