§ 15-15-7. Notice of penalty.
Each protective order issued under this chapter, including a temporary ex parte order, shall have the following statement printed in bold faced type or in capital letters:
A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS ORDER MAY BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY A FINE OF AS MUCH AS ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) AND/OR BY CONFINEMENT IN JAIL FOR AS LONG AS ONE YEAR, AND MAY BE ORDERED TO ATTEND COUNSELING.
History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 223, § 2; P.L. 1988, ch. 539, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-15 - Domestic Abuse Prevention
Section 15-15-1. - Definitions.
Section 15-15-2. - Filing of complaint.
Section 15-15-3. - Protective orders — Penalty — Jurisdiction.
Section 15-15-4. - Temporary orders — Ex parte proceedings.
Section 15-15-4.1. - Return of service/alternate service.
Section 15-15-5. - Duties of police officers.
Section 15-15-6. - Form of complaint.