R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-8.1-108

Current through 2024 Public Law 457
Section 15-8.1-108 - Venue

Venue for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage shall be in the county in which:

(1) The child resides or is present or, for purposes of article 7 or 8 of this chapter, is or will be born;
(2) Any parent or intended parent resides;
(3) The respondent resides or is present if the child does not reside in this state;
(4) A proceeding for probate or administration of the parent or alleged parent's estate has been commenced; or
(5) A child protection proceeding with respect to the child has been commenced.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-8.1-108

Added by 2020 Pub. Laws, ch. 60,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2021.
Added by 2020 Pub. Laws, ch. 59,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2021.