Rhode Island § 15-16-3 - Income Withholding
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 15-16-3 — Income Withholding, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-16-3. Income Withholding
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-16-3
§ 15-16-3. Remedies additional.
The income withholding remedy provided in this chapter is in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other remedy available to enforce a support order issued in this state or in another jurisdiction. Relief under this chapter shall not be denied, delayed, or affected because of the availability of other remedies, nor shall relief under any other statute be delayed or denied because of the availability of this remedy.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 163, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 15-16-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 15-16-3 cover?
Section 15-16-3 ("Income Withholding") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 15-16-3?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 15-16-3 apply to my situation?
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