Complaint For Order Of Protection {FC-79}

FC-79 - COMPLAINT FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AND MOTION FOR TEMPORARY EX PARTE ORDER OF PROTECTION. This form is filed in Rhode Island Family Court under Title 15, Chapter 15 (Domestic Abuse Prevention) or Title 11, Chapter 37.2 (Sexual Assault Protective Orders) of the Rhode Island General Laws. It allows individuals—including parents, guardians, or persons filing on behalf of minors—to seek immediate protection from domestic abuse, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, or stalking. The form identifies the plaintiff and defendant, their addresses, and the nature of their relationship (such as marriage, family relation, or dating relationship). The plaintiff must declare whether other legal actions, protective orders, or criminal cases involving the same facts exist. The complaint then details the alleged acts of abuse—such as physical harm, threats, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or intimidation—and requests protective measures. Possible relief includes restraining the defendant from contact, requiring surrender of firearms within 72 hours, granting the plaintiff exclusive use of the home, temporary custody of children, child support for up to 90 days, and protection of household pets. The plaintiff may also request a temporary ex parte order—an emergency order issued without advance notice to the defendant—if immediate harm is likely. The court must schedule a hearing within 21 days of issuing the temporary order to decide whether protection should continue. The complaint concludes with a Verification under oath, requiring the plaintiff’s notarized signature. A statutory notice under R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-15-3(c) informs the restrained party of their duty to surrender any firearms and their right to a hearing within 15 days of doing so. www.FormsWorkflow.com