§ 8-8.1-7 - Notice of penalties – Notice of renewal. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 8-8.1-7

   § 8-8.1-7  Notice of penalties –Notice of renewal. – Each protective order issued under this chapter, including a temporary ex-parteorder, shall have the following statements printed in bold-faced type or incapital letters:

   A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS ORDER MAY BE GUILTY OF AMISDEMEANOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY A FINE OF AS MUCH AS $1,000 AND/OR BYCONFINEMENT IN JAIL FOR AS LONG AS ONE (1) YEAR, AND MAY BE ORDERED TO ATTENDCOUNSELING. IF THE VICTIM WANTS THIS ORDER TO CONTINUE BEYOND THE EXPIRATIONDATE, THE VICTIM MUST APPLY FOR A RENEWAL OF THE ORDER BEFORE THE EXPIRATIONDATE.