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Rhode Island General Laws Title 14. Delinquent and Dependent Children § 14-1-12. Form and contents of petition

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The petition shall plainly state the facts which bring the child within the provisions of this chapter, and shall set forth the name, age, and residence of:

(1) The child;

(2) The child's parents;

(3) The child's other legal guardian, if there is one;

(4) The person or persons having custody or control of the child; and

(5) The nearest known relative, if no parent or guardian can be found.

(b) If any of the facts required by subsection (a) of this section are not known by the petitioner, the petition shall so state.

(c) The proceeding shall be entitled “In the matter of a child under eighteen (18) years of age”.

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