R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-27-2: Contents of petition.

The proceedings shall be instituted by filing with the court a petition:

(1) Directed against the book, print, picture, films, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballard, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material;

(2) Alleging its obscene nature; and

(3) Listing the names and addresses if known, of the author, publisher, and all other persons interested in its sale, exhibition, or commercial distribution.