Rhode Island Statutes

§ 11-37.2-6 — § 11-37.2-6. Notice of penalties — Notice of renewal.

Rhode Island § 11-37.2-6
JurisdictionRhode Island
Title 11Criminal Offenses
Ch. 11-37.2Sexual Assault Protective Orders

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37.2-6 (2026).

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§ 11-37.2-6. Notice of penalties — Notice of renewal.

Each protective order issued under this chapter, including a temporary exparte 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 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.

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Legislative History

P.L. 2009, ch. 239, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 240, § 1.

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