§ 12-29-1.2. Issuance of protective orders.
Every order of this court made pursuant to chapter 8.1 of title 8, chapter 15 of title 15, and this chapter, after proper notice and hearing, shall contain the following language:
“THIS COURT HAD JURISDICTION OVER THE PARTIES AND THE SUBJECT MATTER WHEN IT ISSUED THIS PROTECTIVE ORDER. RESPONDENT WAS AFFORDED BOTH NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD IN THE HEARING THAT GAVE RISE TO THIS ORDER. PURSUANT TO THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994, 18 USC 2265, THIS ORDER IS VALID AND ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY STATES, ANY TERRITORY OR POSSESSION OF THE UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO AND TRIBAL LANDS.”
History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 195, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 20.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act
Section 12-29-1. - Legislative purpose.
Section 12-29-1.1. - Full faith and credit.
Section 12-29-1.2. - Issuance of protective orders.
Section 12-29-2. - Definitions.
Section 12-29-3. - Law enforcement officers — Duties and immunity.
Section 12-29-4. - Restrictions upon and duties of court.
Section 12-29-4.1. - Speedy trial.
Section 12-29-5. - Disposition of domestic violence cases.
Section 12-29-5.1. - Oversight committee created — Composition.
Section 12-29-5.2. - Duties and responsibilities of committee.
Section 12-29-5.3. - Subcommittees, task forces, focus groups and advisory committees.
Section 12-29-6.1. - Creation of domestic violence training and monitoring unit.
Section 12-29-7. - Domestic abuse court advocacy project.
Section 12-29-8. - Domestic violence reports.
Section 12-29-8.1. - Restraining order no-contact order system (R.O.N.C.O.).
Section 12-29-9. - Medical data collection reports.
Section 12-29-10. - Severability.
Section 12-29-12. - Deborah DeBare domestic violence prevention fund — Policy.