Rhode Island § 15-9-5 § 15-9-5. Duty of department to parent.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 15-9-5 — § 15-9-5. Duty of department to parent.

Rhode Island § 15-9-5

Title 15Domestic Relations

Ch. 15-9Support of Children [See Title 16 Chapter 97 â€” The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-9-5 (2026).

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§ 15-9-5. Duty of department to parent.
(a) Prior to filing a claim pursuant to § 15-9-1, the department shall seek the cooperation of the person from whom reimbursement
            for support and maintenance may be sought.
         
(b) The department shall inform the person that he or she does not, for good cause, have
            to cooperate. The department shall explain to the person his or her rights and obligations,
            including good cause for refusal to cooperate, as set forth in 45 C.F.R. 232.41 et seq.
         
(c) The department shall promulgate rules, regulations, and procedures to implement this
            section

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§ 15-9-5. Duty of department to parent.

(a) Prior to filing a claim pursuant to § 15-9-1, the department shall seek the cooperation of the person from whom reimbursement for support and maintenance may be sought.

(b) The department shall inform the person that he or she does not, for good cause, have to cooperate. The department shall explain to the person his or her rights and obligations, including good cause for refusal to cooperate, as set forth in 45 C.F.R. 232.41 et seq.

(c) The department shall promulgate rules, regulations, and procedures to implement this section.