(A) Definition. As used in this section, HOUSEHOLD MEMBER means a spouse, former spouse or family member, including a relative, parent or in-law, child or co-parent of a child or a person with whom a person has had a continuing personal relationship. Cohabitation is not necessary to be deemed a HOUSEHOLD MEMBER for the purposes hereof.
(B) Assault against a household member. Assault against a household member consists of:
(1) An attempt to commit a battery against a household member;
(2) Any unlawful act, threat or menacing conduct that causes a household member to reasonably believe that he or she is in danger of receiving an immediate battery; or
(C) Battery against a household member. Battery against a household member consists of the unlawful, intentional touching or application of force to the person of a household member, when done in a rude, insolent or angry manner.
(Ord. 608, passed 8-11-1997) Penalty, see § 132.99