The Rhode Island Domestic Abuse Affidavit is a sworn document that is used to receive a domestic abuse restraining order in the state of Rhode Island. It is a legal form that must be filled out and signed in front of a notary public by the petitioner (person filing the application) and contains information about the petitioner and the respondent (person against whom the restraining order is being sought). The affidavit must include details such as the petitioner's address, the relationship between the petitioner and the respondent, and the type of abuse suffered. It must also include a description of the abuse, including any physical or emotional harm the petitioner has suffered. There are two types of Rhode Island Domestic Abuse Affidavit available: the Emergency Affidavit and the Regular Affidavit. The Emergency Affidavit is used to obtain a temporary restraining order, while the Regular Affidavit is used to obtain a permanent restraining order. Both types of affidavit must be signed in front of a notary public and include the information mentioned above.