2009 Alabama Code
Title 30 — MARITAL AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
Chapter 5 — PROTECTION FROM ABUSE.
Section 30-5-8 Copies of order issued to certain persons; notice of penalties on order.

Section 30-5-8

Copies of order issued to certain persons; notice of penalties on order.

(a) A copy of any order under this chapter shall be issued to the plaintiff, the defendant, and the law enforcement officials with jurisdiction to enforce the order or agreement.

(b) Each order shall bear the following language, prominently displayed: "A willful violation of this order is a Class A misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) or imprisonment for up to a year in jail, or both, and is also punishable for civil contempt." However, failure to provide such notice shall not affect the validity of the protection order.

(Acts 1981, No. 81-476, p. 826, §8; Acts 1995, No. 95-542, p. 1126, §1.)

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