Rhode Island General Laws 33-15.2-201. Significant connection factors
Determination of whether a respondent has a significant connection with a particular state shall include consideration of the following factors:
(1) The location of the respondent’s family and others required to be notified of the guardianship or protective proceeding;
(2) The length of time the respondent at any time was physically present in the state and the duration of any absences;
(3) The location of the respondent’s property; and
(4) The extent to which the respondent has other ties to the state, such as voting registration, filing of state or local tax returns, vehicle registration, driver’s license, social relationships, and receipt of services.
History of Section.
P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-15.2-201
- Protective proceeding: means a judicial proceeding in which a protective order is sought or has been issued. See Rhode Island General Laws 33-15.2-102
- Respondent: means an adult for whom a protective order or the appointment of a guardian is sought. See Rhode Island General Laws 33-15.2-102
- State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 33-15.2-102