Alternative Dispute Resolution in Rhode Island
This page covers alternative dispute resolution as it applies in Rhode Island — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what alternative dispute resolution protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern alternative dispute resolution in Rhode Island
Rhode Island state law
- Labor and Labor Relations › Workers’ Compensation — General ProvisionsRI 28 § 28-29-2
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Delinquent and Dependent Children › The Interstate Compact for JuvenilesRI 14 § 14-6.1-1
- Education › Children With Disabilities [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]RI 16 § 16-24-1.1
- Insurance › Credit for Reinsurance ActRI 27 § 27-1.1-1
- Insurance › Interstate Compact on Insurance Product RegulationRI 27 § 27-2.5-2
- Insurance › Weather-Related LossesRI 27 § 27-76-5
Federal law
- Title 9 — Arbitration
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Federal Arbitration Act
Federal statute providing for judicial facilitation of private dispute resolution through arbitration. Codified at 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for alternative dispute resolution in Rhode Island.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.