Rhode Island General Laws 16-76.2-1. “Incident of violence” defined
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As used in this chapter, the term “incident of violence” shall include any event or occurrence where any person abuses or causes physical injury to another person, or threatens to abuse or to cause physical injury to another person. Incidents of violence shall include, but not be limited to, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 431, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 432, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 16-76.2-1
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6