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Legal Information: Rhode Island

Litigation Abuse

Laws current as of July 19, 2024

My request for an order restricting abusive litigation was denied. What will happen next?

If the judge decides that the case against you is not abusive, the judge will write an order explaining why. The abuser’s case will then continue as usual, and you will be expected to participate in it.1

If you think the judge made a mistake, you can look into appealing the decision. You may want to talk to a lawyer to understand your options. If you want to stop the abuser from contacting you outside of court, you might consider applying for domestic violence restraining order or sexual assault protective order if you qualify for either.

1 R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-8.4-4(c)

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