§ 8-8.1-7. Notice of penalties — Notice of renewal.
Each protective order issued under this chapter, including a temporary ex-parte order, shall have the following statements 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 $1,000 AND/OR BY CONFINEMENT IN JAIL FOR AS LONG AS ONE (1) YEAR, AND MAY BE ORDERED TO ATTEND COUNSELING. IF THE VICTIM WANTS THIS ORDER TO CONTINUE BEYOND THE EXPIRATION DATE, THE VICTIM MUST APPLY FOR A RENEWAL OF THE ORDER BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 492, § 2; P.L. 1988, ch. 539, § 4; P.L. 1989, ch. 162, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts
Chapter 8-8.1 - Domestic Assault
Section 8-8.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 8-8.1-2. - Filing of complaint.
Section 8-8.1-3. - Protective orders — Penalty — Jurisdiction.
Section 8-8.1-4. - Temporary orders — Ex parte proceedings.
Section 8-8.1-4.1. - Report to law enforcement agency.
Section 8-8.1-4.2. - Return of service — Alternate service.
Section 8-8.1-5. - Duties of police officers.
Section 8-8.1-6. - Form of complaint.