RI · rules
R.I. R. Juv. P. 26
Mediation of Parental Rights
(a) Referral. Parental rights mediation to
consider legal guardianship or open adoption of a child shall be available upon
referral by a judicial officer.
(b) Notice. The court shall set the date for an initial mediation and give notice to
the parties. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families shall give notice to the
foster parent.
(c) Appearance. Unless otherwise excused, the parties, including the foster
parent, must appear at the scheduled mediation.
(d) Role of the Mediator. The mediator shall assist the parties, in a cooperative
setting, to reach a fully informed and mutually acceptable resolution to the matter
referred. The mediator shall help the parties evaluate whether a proposed agreement
is workable, including any provision that depends on the action or behavior of a
person who is not a party to the case. The mediator may review and consider any
information relevant to the case as presented by the parties. The mediator shall report
to the court whether or not the mediation results in a resolution.
Provenance
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- courts.ri.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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