§ 11-37.2-1. Filing of complaint. (a) Proceedings under this chapter shall be filed, heard and determined in the district court of the division in which the moving party resides except when either party is a juvenile. Any proceedings under this chapter shall not preclude any other available civil or criminal remedies. A party filing a […]
§ 11-37.2-2. Protective orders — Penalty — Jurisdiction. (a) A person who is a victim of sexual assault as defined in § 11-37-1, 11-37-2, 11-37-4, 11-37-6, 11-37-8.1, 11-37-8.3 or 11-59-2, may file a complaint in the district court requesting any order which will protect him or her from the future abuse, including, but not limited […]
§ 11-37.2-3. Temporary orders — Ex parte proceedings. (a)(1) Upon the filing of a complaint under this chapter, the court may enter any temporary orders that it deems necessary to protect the plaintiff from abuse. (2) If it clearly appears from specific facts shown by affidavit that immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage will […]
§ 11-37.2-4. Report to law enforcement agency. Whenever the court grants a temporary order pursuant to § 11-37-8.3 based on a complaint alleging that a minor is suffering from sexual abuse, the court shall ensure that the appropriate law enforcement agency is notified of the complaint. History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 239, § 1; P.L. […]
§ 11-37.2-5. Return of service — Alternate service. (a) The complaint and any order issued under this chapter shall be personally served upon the defendant by a sheriff or constable except as provided in subsection (c), (d) and (f) of this section. Service shall be made without payment of any fee when service is made […]
§ 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 […]
§ 11-37.2-7. Form of complaint. (a) A form in substantially the following language shall suffice for the purpose of filing a complaint under this chapter: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF __________ DIVISION _______________________________________________________________________ Plaintiff: VS: NO: _______________________________________________________________________ : Defendant: COMPLAINT FOR PROTECTION FROM ABUSE Pursuant to chapter 8.1 of title 8, I […]
§ 11-37.2-8. Appeal. An order granting relief pursuant to § 8-8.1-3 shall remain in effect during the pendency of the appeal to the superior court unless the order is stayed by a justice of the superior court. History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 239, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 240, § 1.
