Exclusive basis

R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-15.2-202., under Chapter 33-15.2 Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-15.2-202.

Section 8-9-9 entitled “general probate jurisdiction,” chapter 15 of title 33 entitled “limited guardianship and guardianship of adults”, and this chapter provide the jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.