Rhode Island § 15-15-2 § 15-15-2. Filing of complaint.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 15-15-2 — § 15-15-2. Filing of complaint.

Rhode Island § 15-15-2

Title 15Domestic Relations

Ch. 15-15Domestic Abuse Prevention

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-15-2 (2026).

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§ 15-15-2. Filing of complaint.
(a) Proceedings under this chapter shall be filed, heard, and determined in the family
            court of the county in which the plaintiff resides and shall be independent of divorce
            proceedings.
         
(b) Any proceedings under this chapter shall not preclude any other available civil or
            criminal remedies.
         
(c) A party filing a complaint under this chapter may do so without payment of any filing
            fee, but shall be required to disclose any prior or pending actions for divorce or
            separation.
         
(d) If t

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§ 15-15-2. Filing of complaint.

(a) Proceedings under this chapter shall be filed, heard, and determined in the family court of the county in which the plaintiff resides and shall be independent of divorce proceedings.

(b) Any proceedings under this chapter shall not preclude any other available civil or criminal remedies.

(c) A party filing a complaint under this chapter may do so without payment of any filing fee, but shall be required to disclose any prior or pending actions for divorce or separation.

(d) If the plaintiff has left the residence or household to avoid abuse, he or she may bring the action in the court of previous residence or the court of present residence. There shall be no minimum residence requirements for the bringing of an action under this chapter.