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Laws current as of July 19, 2024

How do I register my protection order in Rhode Island?

You can register your protection order by filing a certified copy of it in any superior court, family court, or district court or giving a certified copy of it to law enforcement. You will also need to write a sworn statement (affidavit) that, as far as you know, the order is currently in effect as written. The order will then be entered into RONCO, the Rhode Island Restraining Order and No Contact Order registry.1

You do not need a lawyer to register your protection order. If you are confused or worried about the process, you can contact a local domestic violence organization in Rhode Island to ask for help from a local advocate. To find a local domestic violence organization, please go to our Rhode Island Advocates and Shelters page.

 1 R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 12-29-1.1(b); 15-15.1-5(a), (d), (e)

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