Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-29-8: Domestic violence reports
What this law says, in plain English
Law enforcement must complete a domestic violence report for every incident investigated, regardless of arrest. Police departments submit monthly reports containing standardized information about parties, incidents, injuries, weapons, and prior orders to the court system's monitoring unit.
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