Failure to Appear

Family Court Rules of Juvenile Proceedings

Rule: 34

Jurisdiction: RI

Bluebook Citation: R.I. Fam. R. Juv. P. 34

If a parent fails to appear after being duly served or if appearing fails to claim any rights to the child, the court may enter an order terminating the parent's rights with reference to the child.

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