# R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-7.1: Court proceedings

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-7.1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-7.1
- **Heading:** Court proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15-7 / Section 15-7-7.1

## Text

The court shall make findings of fact and conclude all hearings on petitions for termination of parental rights within one hundred eighty (180) days after notice to the natural parents has been effectuated. If the court is unable to conclude a hearing within one hundred eighty (180) days, it shall enter an order setting forth the facts which necessitate an extension of the time period.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-2 § 15-7-2. Report, investigation, and hearing on placement of child for adoption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-2.1 § 15-7-2.1. Pre-adoption report on child placed for adoption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-3 § 15-7-3. Report, investigation, and hearing on child brought into state for adoption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-4 § 15-7-4. Petition to adopt €” Court having jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-5 § 15-7-5. Consent required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-5.1 § 15-7-5.1. Contact preference form information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-6 § 15-7-6. Waiver of parents€™ right to consent €” Guardianship of agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-7 § 15-7-7. Termination of parental rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-7.1 § 15-7-7.1. Court proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-7.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-7.2 § 15-7-7.2. Mediation of termination of parental rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-7.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-8 § 15-7-8. Notice to parents €” Notice when no parent living or when parent in mental institution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-9 § 15-7-9. Notice to parent whose whereabouts unknown.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-10 § 15-7-10. Consent of minor parents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-11 § 15-7-11. Investigation and report as to adoptive home.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-7_S15-7-11.md)

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