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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37.2-1. Filing of complaint
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(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 reme…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37.2-2. Protective orders — Penalty — Jurisdiction
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(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 to, …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37.2-3. Temporary orders — Ex parte proceedings
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(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 w…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37.2-4. Report to law enforcement agency
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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.