Where under any provision of any existing law, except in the case of a person held under criminal process, any person coming within the definition of a developmentally disabled adult as defined in this chapter, shall have recourse to or be dealt with as provided in this chapter, exclusively.
Exclusiveness of this chapter
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-20., under Chapter 40.1-22 Developmental Disabilities.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-22-20.