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RI Gen L § 14-1-36.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-36.3 - Community confinement.

§ 14-1-36.3. Community confinement.(a) The family court may authorize that a sentenced youth or a youth who is subject to an order of detention to the Thomas C. Slater training school be placed in the community in an appropriate setting as specified in §§ 14-1-27 and 14-1-32 for a period of time as determined by the court. In any instance wherein the family court authorizes the release of a sentenced youth from the Thomas C. Slater training school to community confinement, the youth shall be supervised by probation pursuant to § 14-1-33 and the term of community confinement shall not exceed the term of his or her sentence to the training school.(b) The court order to place a detained youth or a sentenced youth on probation and/or in community confinement may include the use of electronic surveillance or monitoring devices as defined in this chapter, upon the finding by the court that:(1) The youth is charged with or adjudicated on an offense which meets the definition of "delinquent" as found in 14-1-3(5); and(2) The youth would otherwise be detained at or sentenced to the Thomas C. Slater Training School for Youth; and(3) The use of the surveillance or devices will allow the youth to be released to the home of a legal guardian, family member, or foster home placement.(c) Any use of electronic surveillance and monitoring devices authorized for non-adjudicated youth who have been detained in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be limited to thirty (30) days unless the court determines that an additional period not to exceed thirty (30) days is necessary for the safety or welfare of the youth and/or the community.(d) Any use of electronic surveillance and monitoring devices authorized for adjudicated youth who have been sentenced in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be limited to a period not to exceed sixty (60) days unless the court determines that an additional period not to exceed thirty (30) days is necessary for the safety or welfare of the youth and/or the community.(e) The department is authorized to adopt, amend, and rescind regulations in accordance with this chapter and implement its provisions, including rules and regulations for the application, surveillance and reporting of youth compliance with electronic surveillance and monitoring devices. The regulations shall be promulgated and become effective in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 17, § 4.
RI Gen L § 14-1-37 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-37 - Other disposition for best interests of child.

§ 14-1-37. Other disposition for best interests of child.The court may make any further disposition that it may deem to be for the best interests of the child, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-37.
RI Gen L § 14-1-38 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-38 - Insufficient evidence of waywardness or delinquency.

§ 14-1-38. Insufficient evidence of waywardness or delinquency.If, after a hearing on any petition in the case of a wayward or delinquent child under this chapter, the court finds that there is not sufficient evidence to support it, the court shall adjudge the child to be not a delinquent or wayward child, as the case may be, and shall discharge the child.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-38.
RI Gen L § 14-1-39 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-39 - Fees for delivery of child to court or institution.

§ 14-1-39. Fees for delivery of child to court or institution.A fee of one dollar ($1.00), and an allowance of ten cents ($0.10) per mile traveled with any child may be paid to the person designated to deliver any child to a public or private institution, agency, or society, or to bring any child from a public or private institution, agency, or society to a session of the court, the allowance to be paid out of a sum appropriated for this purpose, when certified to by a justice of the court.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-39.
RI Gen L § 14-1-40 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-40 - Adjudication not having effect of conviction.

§ 14-1-40. Adjudication not having effect of conviction.(a) No adjudication upon the status of any child in the jurisdiction of the court shall operate to impose any of the civil disabilities ordinarily resulting from a conviction, nor shall any child be deemed a criminal by reason of that adjudication, nor shall that adjudication be deemed a conviction, nor shall any child be charged with or convicted of a crime in any court, except as provided in this chapter. The disposition of a child or any evidence given in the court shall not be admissible as evidence against the child in any case or proceeding in any other court, nor shall that disposition or evidence operate to disqualify a child in any future civil service application, examination, or appointment.(b) Any finding of delinquency based upon acts which would constitute a felony, if committed by an adult, shall be available to the attorney general for use in its recommendations to any court in sentencing and that record may be taken into consideration for the purposes of sentencing.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-20; P.L. 1985, ch. 349, § 1.
RI Gen L § 14-1-41 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-41 - Protection of religious faith.

§ 14-1-41. Protection of religious faith.In placing a child under the guardianship or custody of a private agency, society, or institution, the court may when practicable select an agency, society, or institution governed by persons of like religious faith of the parents of the child, or in case of a difference in the religious faith of the parents, then of the religious faith of the child, or, if the religious faith of the child is not ascertainable, then of the faith of either of the parents. When neither the religious faith of the parents nor the religious faith of the child is ascertainable, the foregoing principles shall not apply.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 26; P.L. 1946, ch. 1772, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-41; P.L. 1977, ch. 83, § 1.
RI Gen L § 14-1-43 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-43 - Repealed.

§ 14-1-43. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 14-1-44 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-44 - Effect of order for maintenance - Enforcement.

§ 14-1-44. Effect of order for maintenance — Enforcement.(a) The order and decree shall be regarded as a judgment for debt on which suits may be brought or executions may issue for amounts due and unpaid, from time to time, to be shown by affidavits of the custodian of the child entitled to those amounts and the attorney of record, if any, of the custodian, the executions to run against the goods and chattels of the parent, and for want of goods and chattels against the body of the parent. The law officer of any town or city or the state attorney-general of the state may enter appearance for the purpose of obtaining or enforcing any order and decree for support in the case of a child in which the town, city, or state is an interested party.(b) The court shall have any and all of the powers of a court of equity for the purpose of enforcing any of these orders and decrees.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-44.
RI Gen L § 14-1-45 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-45 - Procedures in adult cases - Sentence.

§ 14-1-45. Procedures in adult cases — Sentence.Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, all provisions of this chapter relative to procedure in cases of children, so far as practicable, shall also be construed as applying to cases against adults for offenses committed against state laws within the purview of this chapter. Upon trial of those cases, the court shall have the power to impose the sentence that the law provides, suspend the sentence, place on probation, revoke or continue suspension, or by order impose upon the adult any duty that shall be deemed for the best interests of the child, and exercise any additional powers over the defendant that is exercised by the superior court in other criminal cases under the provisions of chapter 19 of title 12.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 28; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-45; P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 6; P.L. 1961, ch. 81, § 1.
RI Gen L § 14-1-45.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-45.1 - Compelling evidence in adult cases - Immunity.

§ 14-1-45.1. Compelling evidence in adult cases — Immunity.In the hearing of any case in which an adult is charged with an offense committed against state laws within the purview of this chapter, if a person refuses to answer a question or produce other evidence of any kind on the ground that he or she may be incriminated by it, or if a child refuses to answer a question or produce other evidence of any kind on the ground that it supports a finding that he or she is delinquent or wayward, and if the attorney general, in writing, requests the chief judge of the family court or his or her designee to order that person or child to answer the question or produce the evidence, the court, in its discretion, after notice to the witness, may order the person or child to answer the question or produce the evidence. In deciding those matters, the chief judge or his or her designee shall consider whether the person may be incriminated or whether the evidence may support a finding that the child is delinquent or wayward in some other jurisdiction. After complying, and if, but for this section, he or she would have been privileged to withhold the answer given or the evidence produced by him or her, that person or child shall not be prosecuted or subjected to penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which, in accordance with the order, he or she gave answer or produced evidence. But he or she may, nevertheless, be prosecuted or subjected to penalty or forfeiture for any perjury, false swearing, or contempt committed in answering or failing to answer, or in producing, or failing to produce, evidence in accordance with the order.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 217, § 2.
RI Gen L § 14-1-46 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-46 - Institution of proceedings against adults - Process.

§ 14-1-46. Institution of proceedings against adults — Process.Proceedings against adults may be instituted by the officers duly authorized by law to institute those proceedings or by the court's own motion. The court shall issue its summons, warrant of arrest, or other process in order to secure or compel the attendance of any necessary person.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 28; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-46.
RI Gen L § 14-1-47 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-47 - Trial by judge or jury.

§ 14-1-47. Trial by judge or jury.If any adult is charged with an offense, the trial shall be by jury unless the accused shall in open court expressly waive trial by jury and request to be tried by the justice, in which case the trial shall be by the justice of the family court, and the judgment and sentence shall have the same force and effect in all respects as if the judgment and sentence had been entered and pronounced upon the verdict of a jury.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 28; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-47; impl. am. P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 14.
RI Gen L § 14-1-48 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-48 - Jury trial in family court.

§ 14-1-48. Jury trial in family court.(a) In every case in which trial is by jury in the family court, in accordance with the provisions of § 14-1-47, the trial shall be held in the same manner and subject to the same provisions as jury trials in criminal prosecution in the superior court.(b) The presiding justice of the superior court may assign a room in the superior court building for any jury trial held by the family court. The general public shall be excluded and only those persons shall be admitted as provided in § 14-1-30.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-48; P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 6; P.L. 1981, ch. 71, § 1.
RI Gen L § 14-1-48.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-48.1 - Powers of chief judge in jury trials.

§ 14-1-48.1. Powers of chief judge in jury trials.The chief judge of the family court, in the selection of petit jurors for family court service, shall be empowered to exercise all powers which the presiding judge of the superior court has in the selection of petit jurors in criminal cases to be tried before the superior court. All agencies of state government shall provide the necessary services as requested by the chief judge of the family court.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 71, § 4.
RI Gen L § 14-1-49 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-49 - Fees for service of process or attendance in court.

§ 14-1-49. Fees for service of process or attendance in court.In proceedings under this chapter, no court or witness fees shall be taxed or allowed against any party to a petition, and no salaried officer of the state, or of any city or town, shall be entitled to receive any fee for the service of process or for attendance in court in any of these proceedings, but all other persons acting under orders of the court shall be allowed, for service of process and attendance in court, the fees provided by law for like services in criminal cases before the district court, the fees to be paid from the appropriation provided for by law, when certified to by a justice of the court.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 29; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-49; impl. am. P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 14.
RI Gen L § 14-1-50 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-50 - [Obsolete.]

§ 14-1-50. [Obsolete.]
RI Gen L § 14-1-51 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-51 - Physical or mental examination and treatment.

§ 14-1-51. Physical or mental examination and treatment.(a) The court may cause any person coming under its jurisdiction to be examined by a licensed physician who is expert in physical diagnosis or in neuropsychiatry.(b) Whenever a child who has been brought before the family court appears to be in need of medical or surgical care, the court may order the parent, guardian, or other custodian to provide treatment for the child in a hospital or otherwise. If the parent, guardian or other custodian fails to provide that care, the court may, after due notice, enter an order for it; and the expense of the medical care when approved by the court shall be charged to the state, if the parents are unable to pay it.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 31; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-51; impl. am. P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 14.
RI Gen L § 14-1-52 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-52 - Appeals.

§ 14-1-52. Appeals.(a) From any final decree, judgment, order, decision, or verdict of the family court, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, there shall be an appeal to the supreme court, which appeal, in all civil cases except paternity proceedings under chapter 8 of title 15, shall follow the procedure for appeal in civil actions as provided in chapter 24 of title 9. A decision granting a divorce shall be appealable upon entry and, except as otherwise provided by law, the correctness of the decision shall not be reviewable upon an appeal from a final decree for divorce entered in pursuance of § 15-5-23. Appeals in criminal cases in which the family court exercises jurisdiction over adults, and in paternity cases under chapter 8 of title 15, shall follow the procedure for appeal as provided in chapter 24 of title 9. The provisions of chapter 24 of title 9 and applicable procedural rules relating to the superior court shall apply to the family court in matters appealed from the family court; provided, that on appeal, the supreme court may by rule provide for certain circumstances as it may deem appropriate.(b) Every person aggrieved by any decree, judgment, order, decision, or verdict of the family court relating to modification of alimony or of child support, or a finding of contempt for failure to pay alimony or child support, may, within twenty (20) days after entry of the decree, judgment, order, decision, or verdict, seek review of questions of law in the supreme court by petition for writ of certiorari in accordance with the procedure contained in this chapter. The petition for a writ of certiorari shall set forth errors claimed. Upon the filing of a petition with the clerk of the supreme court, the supreme court may, if it sees fit, issue its writ of certiorari to the family court to certify to the supreme court the record of the proceeding under review, or so much of it as was submitted to the family court by the parties, together with any additional record of the proceeding in the family court.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 32; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-52; P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 6; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 59; P.L. 1972, ch. 169, § 28; P.L. 1981, ch. 329, § 1.
RI Gen L § 14-1-53 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-53 - Effect of pendency of appeal.

§ 14-1-53. Effect of pendency of appeal.The pendency of an appeal in the case of a child shall not suspend the order or decree of the family court, nor shall it discharge the child from the custody of the court or of the person, institution, or agency to whose care the child shall have been committed, unless by writ of habeas corpus unless and until the supreme court or any justice of the supreme court shall so order.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 32; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-53; P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 6.
RI Gen L § 14-1-54 - 14-1-57 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-54 - 14-1-57 - Repealed.

§ 14-1-54 — 14-1-57. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 14-1-58 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-58 - Counsel.

§ 14-1-58. Counsel.The attorney general or any attorney in his or her department designated by him or her shall, upon request of the petitioner, when directed by the court, appear and act for the petitioner in any criminal case under the provisions of this chapter; and the public defender shall, at the direction of the court, appear in criminal cases on behalf of defendants who are found by the court to be financially unable to engage counsel.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 32; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-58; P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 6.
RI Gen L § 14-1-59 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-59 - Cooperation of public and private agencies.

§ 14-1-59. Cooperation of public and private agencies.It is made the duty of every state, town, or municipal official or department, including, but not limited to, the department of children, youth, and families, the department of health, the department of human services, the department of elementary and secondary education, the office of substance abuse, and the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, to render all assistance and cooperation within his, her, or its jurisdictional power which may further the objects of this chapter. All institutions or agencies providing services to any child are required to give to the court any information concerning the child that the court may require. The court is authorized to seek the cooperation of all societies or organizations having for their object the protection or aid of children, and their physical or spiritual welfare; and the court shall utilize the available services of all of those societies and organizations.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 33; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-59; P.L. 1992, ch. 244, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 23, § 2.
RI Gen L § 14-1-59.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-59.1 - Procedural safeguards.

§ 14-1-59.1. Procedural safeguards.The family court, in cooperation with the department of children, youth, and families, shall develop policies for the purpose of identifying procedural safeguards to protect the rights of children in the process of discharge or emancipation and/or disposition of a petition.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 274, § 2.
RI Gen L § 14-1-60 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-60 - Repealed.

§ 14-1-60. Repealed.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 115, § 7; P.L. 1897, ch. 475, § 4; P.L. 1908, ch. 1540, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 139, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 142, § 7; P.L. 1926, ch. 844, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 425, § 4; P.L. 1950, ch. 2416, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-60; Repealed by P.L. 2017, ch. 69, § 1, effective June 29, 2017; P.L. 2017, ch. 100, § 1, effective June 30, 2017.
RI Gen L § 14-1-61 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-61 - Rules of court.

§ 14-1-61. Rules of court.The court shall have the power to adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of the court not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 34; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-61.
RI Gen L § 14-1-62 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-62 - Construction of chapter.

§ 14-1-62. Construction of chapter.This chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes sought in it.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-62.
RI Gen L § 14-1-63 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children|Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court|Section 14-1-63 - [Obsolete.]

§ 14-1-63. [Obsolete.]