Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-26-1.2: Abduction of child prior to court order
What this law says, in plain English
A parent or person acting on a parent's behalf commits a felony by taking or enticing a child away from the family unit for more than 15 days to deprive the other parent of custody after being served in a custody action but before a court order issues, unless protecting the child or parent from imminent harm, both parents consent, or the law otherwise authorizes the action.
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