§ 15-10-4. Other parties as complainants — Jurisdiction and venue.
Complaints under the provisions of this chapter may be made by a destitute parent, children of a destitute parent, the director of public welfare of any city or town, or the director of any licensed private charity, in the district court of the judicial district, or police court of the city, or the family court of the area, in which either the parent or child is living.
History of Section.P.L. 1917, ch. 1510, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 292, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 419, § 3; P.L. 1954, ch. 3383, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 15-10-4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-10 - Support of Parents
Section 15-10-1. - Penalty for unreasonable neglect of destitute parents.
Section 15-10-2. - Orders for benefit of parents.
Section 15-10-3. - Director of human services as complainant.
Section 15-10-4. - Other parties as complainants — Jurisdiction and venue.
Section 15-10-5. - Costs paid by state.
Section 15-10-6. - Prosecution of criminal actions.
Section 15-10-7. - Right of contribution from other children.
Section 15-10-8. - Support for certain patients of nursing facilities.