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2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 15 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 15-14.1 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
- Chapter 15-14.1-1 - Short title.
- Chapter 15-14.1-2 - Definitions.
- Chapter 15-14.1-3 - Proceedings governed by other law.
- Chapter 15-14.1-4 - Application to Indian tribes.
- Chapter 15-14.1-5 - International application.
- Chapter 15-14.1-6 - Effect of child custody determination.
- Chapter 15-14.1-7 - Priority.
- Chapter 15-14.1-8 - Notice to persons outside state.
- Chapter 15-14.1-9 - Appearance and limited immunity.
- Chapter 15-14.1-10 - Communication between courts.
- Chapter 15-14.1-11 - Taking testimony in another state.
- Chapter 15-14.1-12 - Cooperation between courts Preservation of records.
- Chapter 15-14.1-13 - Initial child custody jurisdiction.
- Chapter 15-14.1-14 - Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
- Chapter 15-14.1-15 - Jurisdiction to modify determination.
- Chapter 15-14.1-16 - Temporary emergency jurisdiction.
- Chapter 15-14.1-17 - Notice Opportunity to be heard Joinder.
- Chapter 15-14.1-18 - Simultaneous proceedings.
- Chapter 15-14.1-19 - Inconvenient forum.
- Chapter 15-14.1-20 - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.
- Chapter 15-14.1-21 - Information to be submitted to court.
- Chapter 15-14.1-22 - Appearance of parties and child.
- Chapter 15-14.1-23 - Additional definitions in this chapter.
- Chapter 15-14.1-24 - Enforcement under Hague Convention.
- Chapter 15-14.1-25 - Duty to enforce.
- Chapter 15-14.1-26 - Temporary visitation.
- Chapter 15-14.1-27 - Registration of child custody determination.
- Chapter 15-14.1-28 - Enforcement of registered determination.
- Chapter 15-14.1-29 - Simultaneous proceedings.
- Chapter 15-14.1-30 - Expedited enforcement of child custody determination.
- Chapter 15-14.1-31 - Service of petition and order.
- Chapter 15-14.1-32 - Hearing and order.
- Chapter 15-14.1-33 - Warrant to take physical custody of child.
- Chapter 15-14.1-34 - Costs, fees, and expenses.
- Chapter 15-14.1-35 - Recognition and enforcement.
- Chapter 15-14.1-36 - Appeals.
- Chapter 15-14.1-37 - Role of prosecutor or public official.
- Chapter 15-14.1-38 - Role of law enforcement.
- Chapter 15-14.1-39 - Costs and expenses.
- Chapter 15-14.1-40 - Application and construction.
- Chapter 15-14.1-41 - Severability clause.
- Chapter 15-14.1-42 - Transitional provision.
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