§ 15-8-24 - Appeals. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 15-8-24

   § 15-8-24  Appeals. – (a) An appeal in all cases may be taken by the defendant, the mother or herpersonal representative, or the public welfare official from any final order orjudgment of the family court, upon an action commenced under this chapter,directly to the supreme court within thirty (30) days after the entry of theorder of judgment.

   (b) No appeal shall operate as a stay of execution unless thedefendant shall give the security provided for under § 15-8-20, andfurther security to pay the costs of the appeal.