Priority

R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-14.1-7., under Chapter 15-14.1 Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-14.1-7.

If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this chapter is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.