Cap. 9 Art. 382ARestraining Orders.

(1) Without prejudice to its powers under the provisions of the following articles of this Sub-title, where the court considers it expedient to do so for any of the purposes mentioned in article

412C(1), it may, in passing judgment against the accused, together with any punishment to which it may sentence the offender, make an order (hereinafter referred to as a "restraining order") which may give effect to any thing provided in sub-article (3) of the said article 412C and the provisions of sub-articles (8) to (11) of the said article 412C, both inclusive, shall apply. mutatis mutandis

(2) A restraining order shall remain in force for such period, not exceeding three years, as specified by the court which may order that such period shall commence to run from the date of expiration or remission of the punishment. The provisions of article 412C(6) shall also apply to a restraining order. mutatis mutandis

(3) If without reasonable excuse the offender contravenes any prohibition or restriction imposed upon him by an order under this article, he shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) of seven thousand euro (€7,000) or to imprisonment not exceeding two (2) years or to both such fine and imprisonment.