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2010 Rhode Island Code
Title 15 Domestic Relations
CHAPTER 15-14.1 Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
- § 15-14.1-1 Short title.
- § 15-14.1-2 Definitions.
- § 15-14.1-3 Proceedings governed by other law.
- § 15-14.1-4 Application to Indian tribes.
- § 15-14.1-5 International application.
- § 15-14.1-6 Effect of child custody determination.
- § 15-14.1-7 Priority.
- § 15-14.1-8 Notice to persons outside state.
- § 15-14.1-9 Appearance and limited immunity.
- § 15-14.1-10 Communication between courts.
- § 15-14.1-11 Taking testimony in another state.
- § 15-14.1-12 Cooperation between courts Preservation of records.
- § 15-14.1-13 Initial child custody jurisdiction.
- § 15-14.1-14 Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
- § 15-14.1-15 Jurisdiction to modify determination.
- § 15-14.1-16 Temporary emergency jurisdiction.
- § 15-14.1-17 Notice Opportunity to be heard Joinder.
- § 15-14.1-18 Simultaneous proceedings.
- § 15-14.1-19 Inconvenient forum.
- § 15-14.1-20 Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.
- § 15-14.1-21 Information to be submitted to court.
- § 15-14.1-22 Appearance of parties and child.
- § 15-14.1-23 Additional definitions in this chapter.
- § 15-14.1-24 Enforcement under Hague Convention.
- § 15-14.1-25 Duty to enforce.
- § 15-14.1-26 Temporary visitation.
- § 15-14.1-27 Registration of child custody determination.
- § 15-14.1-28 Enforcement of registered determination.
- § 15-14.1-29 Simultaneous proceedings.
- § 15-14.1-30 Expedited enforcement of child custody determination.
- § 15-14.1-31 Service of petition and order.
- § 15-14.1-32 Hearing and order.
- § 15-14.1-33 Warrant to take physical custody of child.
- § 15-14.1-34 Costs, fees, and expenses.
- § 15-14.1-35 Recognition and enforcement.
- § 15-14.1-36 Appeals.
- § 15-14.1-37 Role of prosecutor or public official.
- § 15-14.1-38 Role of law enforcement.
- § 15-14.1-39 Costs and expenses.
- § 15-14.1-40 Application and construction.
- § 15-14.1-41 Severability clause.
- § 15-14.1-42 Transitional provision.
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