Rhode Island S3217 allows family courts to award possession of household pets to the plaintiff in domestic abuse complaints.
Rhode Island S3217 amends the state's domestic abuse prevention laws to allow family courts to award possession of household pets to the plaintiff in domestic abuse complaints. This includes the enforcement remedy of a restraining order or other injunctive relief. The bill also outlines procedures for the surrender, storage, and potential return of firearms to individuals restrained under protective orders. The act takes effect upon passage.
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