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RHODE ISLAND STATUTES AND CODES
§ 15-23.1-606 - Procedure to contest validity or enforcement of registered order.
SECTION 15-23.1-606
§ 15-23.1-606 Procedure to contestvalidity or enforcement of registered order. – (a) A non-registering party seeking to contest the validity or enforcement of aregistered order in this state shall request a hearing within twenty (20) daysafter notice of the registration. The non-registering party may seek to vacatethe registration, to assert any defense to an allegation of noncompliance withthe registered order, or to contest the remedies being sought or the amount ofany alleged arrearages pursuant to § 15-23.1-607.
(b) If the non-registering party fails to contest thevalidity or enforcement of the registered order in a timely manner, the orderis confirmed by operation of law.
(c) If a non-registering party requests a hearing to contestthe validity or enforcement of the registered order, the registering tribunalshall schedule the matter for a hearing and give notice to the parties of thedate, time, and place of the hearing.