Legal Question in Criminal Law in Rhode Island

Re: affidavit

An affidavit alone does not constitute a restraining order in Rhode Island.

An affidavit may be helpful in getting a restraining order approved if there are admissions in the affidavit.

If this person is related to you by blood or marriage or you have a child together then you need to look into whether you qualify for a Family Court protection from abuse order.

If this is a girlfriend and you do not have a child together, you need to look into obtaining a District Court restraining order.

I suggest that you contact me or another Rhode Island (RI)attorney.

In order to obtain a restraining order you must show that you are in fear of imminent physical harm or that you have been assaulted or threatened or other grounds.