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R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-1. Penalty for unreasonable neglect of destitute parents
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(a) Any person, above the age of eighteen (18) years, who unreasonably neglects or refuses to provide for the support and maintenance of his or her parent, whether father or mother, residing in this state, when his or her parent through misfortune, and without fault of his or her…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-2. Orders for benefit of parents
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Before the trial, with the consent of the defendant, or at the trial, on entry of a plea of guilty, or after conviction, the court may, in its discretion, make any orders and require any conditions for the benefit of the destitute parent that the circumstances of the defendant ma…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-3. Director of human services as complainant
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The director of human services or any person designated and appointed to do so by the director may be the party complainant to any complaint and warrant brought to invoke the penalties provided for in this chapter, and the director or his or her designee and appointee shall be ex…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-4. Other parties as complainants — Jurisdiction and venue
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Complaints under the provisions of this chapter may be made by a destitute parent, children of a destitute parent, the director of public welfare of any city or town, or the director of any licensed private charity, in the district court of the judicial district, or police court …