FORM 10.01-G: WARNING CONCERNING THE ATTACHED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDER NOTE: Rules 10.01 and 10.02 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio require this Warning to be attached to the FRONT of all civil and criminal domestic violence protection orders issued by the courts of the State of Ohio. TO BE USED WITH FORMS 10.01-H, 10.01-I, 10.01-J, 10.01-M, and 10.02-A. WARNING TO RESPONDENT / DEFENDANT Violating the attached Protection Order is a crime, punishable by imprisonment or fine or both, and can cause your bond to be revoked or result in a contempt of court citation against you. This Protection Order is enforceable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, tribal lands, and U.S. Territories pursuant to the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. 2265. Violating this Protection Order may subject you to federal charges and punishment. As a result of this Order or Consent Agreement, it may be unlawful for you to possess or purchase a firearm, including a rifle, pistol, or revolver, or ammunition pursuant to federal law under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8). If you have any questions whether these laws make it illegal for you to possess or purchase a firearm, you should consult an attorney. Only the Court can change this Order. The Petitioner/Alleged Victim cannot give you legal permission to change this Order. If you go near the Petitioner/Alleged Victim, even with the Petitioner’s/Alleged Victim’s consent, you may be arrested. If you and the Petitioner/Alleged Victim want to resume your relationship you must ask the Court to modify or terminate this Protection Order. Unless the Court modifies or terminates this Order, you can be arrested for violating this Protection Order. You act at your own risk if you disregard this WARNING. WARNING TO PETITIONER / ALLEGED VICTIM You cannot change the terms of this Order by your words or actions. Only the Court can allow the Respondent/Defendant to contact you or return to your residence. This Order cannot be changed by either party without obtaining a written court order. NOTICE TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OFFICERS The attached Protection Order is enforceable in all jurisdictions. Violation of this Protection Order, regardless of whether it is a criminal or civil Protection Order, is a crime under R.C. 2919.27. Law enforcement officers with powers to arrest under R.C. 2935.03 for violations of the Ohio Revised Code must enforce the terms of this Protection Order as required by R.C. 2919.26, 2919.27 and 3113.31. If you have reasonable grounds to believe that Respondent/Defendant has violated this Protection Order, it is the preferred course of action in Ohio under R.C. 2935.03 to arrest and detain Respondent/Defendant until a warrant can be obtained. Federal and state law prohibit charging a fee for service of this Order. FORM 10.01-G: WARNING CONCERNING THE ATTACHED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER Amended: July 1, 2010 Discard all previous versions of this form American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com