Any person residing within the external boundaries of the Yurok Reservation or seeking protection from conduct occurring on the Yurok Reservation may pursue relief under this chapter by filing a request for an order to stop harassment or an order to prevent domestic violence, alleging acts of harassment or domestic violence against himself or herself or a member of his or her family or household. If protection is sought for a family or household member over 18 years of age having capacity, that person must sign the petition requesting protection or a declaration must be provided indicating why any such person is not signing. Relief may be sought under this chapter without the assistance of legal counsel. [Ord. 62A § 1201, amended, 11/7/2019.]