R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-11.1-10. Rules and regulations.
The department of human services is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations that it deems necessary to implement the provisions and purposes of this chapter; provided, that any rule or regulation affecting the duties and responsibilities of the family court shall be made with the concurrence of the chief judge of the family court.
[See § 12-1-15 of the General Laws.]