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title: "Can I go back to my home if I have been charged with domestic violence?"
description: "In most Rhode Island domestic violence cases, a no-contact order is issued at arraignment that prohibits you from returning to a shared residence if the alleged victim lives there, even if you own or..."
url: https://bankandmunns.com/faq-items/can-i-go-back-to-my-home-if-i-have-been-charged-with-domestic-violence/
date: 2026-04-19
modified: 2026-04-29
author: "Bank and Munns"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# Can I go back to my home if I have been charged with domestic violence?

In most Rhode Island domestic violence cases, a no-contact order is issued at arraignment that prohibits you from returning to a shared residence if the alleged victim lives there, even if you own or lease the property. Returning to the home in violation of the no-contact order is a separate criminal offense. Your attorney can petition the court to modify the no-contact order or seek emergency housing arrangements through other means. Do not return to the residence without first consulting your attorney.