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§ 15-14.1-7 — § 15-14.1-7. Priority.

Rhode Island § 15-14.1-7
JurisdictionRhode Island
Title 15Domestic Relations
Ch. 15-14.1Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-14.1-7 (2026).

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§ 15-14.1-7. Priority.

If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this chapter is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.

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Legislative History

P.L. 2003, ch. 307, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 322, § 2.

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