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Restraining Orders

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What if the abuser violates the order?

If the abuser violates your order, you can report it to the police if that is a safe option for you. You can also report it to the court by filing a motion for contempt.

Violating a sexual assault protective order could be a misdemeanor. The abuser could be punished with:

  • a fine of up to $1,000;
  • imprisonment in jail for up to a year; or
  • both a fine and imprisonment.1

1 R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37.2-2(e)