5-38-1 Definitions

Terms used in this ordinance, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by context, are defined as follows:

1. Family member or household member shall mean a relative, spouse, former spouse, adult or elderly person related by marriage or an adult or elderly person who resides or formerly resided in the residence.
2. Bodily injury shall mean physical pain, illness, or an impairment of physical condition.
3. Causing apprehension of bodily injury shall mean any physical act which is intended to cause another person reasonably to fear imminent serious bodily injury or death.

[History: Ordinance 89-01, Ordinance 2016-171, Ordinance 2019-02]