Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 11-37.2 – Sexual Assault Protective Orders


§ 11-37.2-1	Filing of complaint
§ 11-37.2-2	Protective orders – Penalty – Jurisdiction
§ 11-37.2-3	Temporary orders – Ex parte proceedings
§ 11-37.2-4	Report to law enforcement agency
§ 11-37.2-5	Return of service – Alternate service
§ 11-37.2-6	Notice of penalties – Notice of renewal
§ 11-37.2-7	Form of complaint
§ 11-37.2-8	Appeal

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Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.