Rhode Island § 8-8.1-2 § 8-8.1-2. Filing of complaint.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 8-8.1-2 — § 8-8.1-2. Filing of complaint.

Rhode Island·Title 8 Courts and Civil Procedure–Courts·Ch. 8-8.1 Domestic Assault

§ 8-8.1-2. Filing of complaint.
(a) Proceedings under this chapter shall be filed, heard, and determined in the district
            court of the division in which the plaintiff resides. Any proceedings under this chapter
            shall not preclude any other available civil or criminal remedies. A party filing
            a complaint under this chapter may do so without payment of any filing fee. 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.
 

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§ 8-8.1-2. Filing of complaint.

(a) Proceedings under this chapter shall be filed, heard, and determined in the district court of the division in which the plaintiff resides. Any proceedings under this chapter shall not preclude any other available civil or criminal remedies. A party filing a complaint under this chapter may do so without payment of any filing fee. 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.

(b) Answers to the summons and complaint shall be made within ten (10) days of service upon the defendant and the action shall take precedence on the calendar. If no answer is filed within the time prescribed, judgment shall enter forthwith.

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