Rhode Island Adoption Laws, Page 5
Putative Fathers
Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
No
Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice
Statute: § 15-7-26- The putative father must appear at the adoption proceedings and claim rights to the child.
- The putative father is given notice of the adoption proceedings if he is identified to the satisfaction of the court.
Information Contained in Registry/Claim
Statute:Not addressed in statutes reviewed
Revocation of Claim to Paternity
Statute:Not addressed in statutes reviewed
Access to Information Maintained in Registry
Statute:Not addressed in statutes reviewed
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