Rhode Island § 40-11-3.2 § 40-11-3.2. False reporting of child abuse and neglect.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 40-11-3.2 — § 40-11-3.2. False reporting of child abuse and neglect.

Rhode Island § 40-11-3.2

Title 40Human services

Ch. 40-11Abused and Neglected Children

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-11-3.2 (2026).

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§ 40-11-3.2. False reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Any person who knowingly and willfully makes, or causes to be made, to the department
            a false report of child abuse or neglect shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
            conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or
            imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
         

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§ 40-11-3.2. False reporting of child abuse and neglect.

Any person who knowingly and willfully makes, or causes to be made, to the department a false report of child abuse or neglect shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.