Section 244-RICR-00-00-1.6 - Exceptions to Provisional CertificationA. While the certification process for programs not currently certified usually begins with provisional certification, exceptions may apply when a program already has active batterers groups running. Circumstances include (but may not be limited to) the following: 1. Programs in operation as batterers intervention programs in another jurisdiction may be eligible to apply directly for comprehensive certification if courtesy supervision is not applicable [see § 1.7 of this Part, Reciprocity] and if the programs affirm that they meet the statutory requirements for certification in Rhode Island.2. Agencies or programs that are not currently certified in Rhode Island to provide batterers intervention may be eligible to apply for provisional certification244 R.I. Code R. 244-RICR-00-00-1.6
Adopted effective 1/17/2019