§ 15-7-9 - Notice to parent whose whereabouts unknown. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 15-7-9

   § 15-7-9  Notice to parent whosewhereabouts unknown. – (a) When a petition concerning the adoption or termination of parental rightsis filed which sets forth that the whereabouts of the parent or parents of thechild are unknown, that fact shall be sworn to by the petitioners by affidavitwhich shall set forth the last contacts with the absent parent and any otherinformation considered pertinent in determining the absent parent's whereabouts.

   (b) The court shall review the affidavit and, if it isdetermined that personal service cannot be effectuated, an order of noticeshall be entered directing that notice be given to the parent by publication inany newspaper of general circulation that the court directs; which notice shallbe published once and this notice may be combined and placed with other namesthat the court is attempting to notify.