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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court › Section 14-1-66. - Application by victim to obtain name of juvenile.

§ 14-1-66. Application by victim to obtain name of juvenile.
Upon written motion by the victim of a crime or his or her attorney, the family court may, in its discretion, and upon good cause shown, divulge the name and address of the juvenile accused of committing the crime solely for the purpose of allowing the victim to commence a civil action against the juvenile and/or his or her parents to recover for damages sustained as a result of the crime; provided, that written notice of the motion shall be given to the juvenile accused of committing the crime or his or her attorney, and further provided that the court shall order that the name and address of the juvenile accused of committing the crime not be divulged by the victim of a crime or his or her attorney to any other person unless and until the civil action is commenced, without further order of the court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 317, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court › Section 14-1-67. - Revocation or denial of motor vehicle operator’s license upon finding of delinquency or waywardness.

§ 14-1-67. Revocation or denial of motor vehicle operator’s license upon finding of delinquency or waywardness.
(a)
If the court finds that a child is delinquent, by reason of having violated any provision of chapter 28 of title 21 or is wayward in accordance with § 14-1-3(11)(i) — (11)(v), the court, in addition to any other penalty or punishment imposed, may prepare and send to the division of motor vehicles, within twenty-four (24) hours of the determination of delinquency or waywardness, an order of denial or an order of revocation of the driving privileges of the child found delinquent or wayward and/or may require the child to perform up to one hundred (100) hours of community restitution.
(b)
The court may review the order and may withdraw the order at any time the court deems appropriate, except the court may not withdraw an order for a period of ninety (90) days following issuance of the order.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 196, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 171, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court › Section 14-1-67.1. - Revocation of motor vehicle operator’s license for failure to make restitution.

§ 14-1-67.1. Revocation of motor vehicle operator’s license for failure to make restitution.
If a child fails to make court ordered restitution within the time period provided for in an order of the court, a judge may prepare and send to the division of motor vehicles an order of revocation of the driving privileges of the child. The judge may order the revocation to be in effect until the child complies with the order to make restitution.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 350, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court › Section 14-1-68. - Child witness.

§ 14-1-68. Child witness.
(a)
A videotape recording made by the department of children, youth, and families, a law enforcement officer, or a hospital, of an interview of or statement made by a child who is the subject of any petition filed by the department pursuant to §§ 40-11-7, 14-1-11, and/or 15-7-7, is admissible in any court proceeding under those sections notwithstanding any objection to hearsay statements contained in the videotape, provided it is relevant and material, and provided its probative value substantially outweighs the danger of unfair prejudice to the child’s parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the child’s welfare. The circumstances of the making of the videotape recording, including the maker’s lack of personal knowledge, may be proved to affect its weight.
(b)
Prior to the videotaped recording being introduced into evidence the court shall first determine that:
(1)
The statement is sworn to under oath by the child and the significance of the oath is explained to the child;
(2)
The recording is both visual and aural, and is recorded on film or videotaped or by other electronic means;
(3)
The recording equipment was capable of making an accurate recording, the operator of the equipment was competent, and the recording is accurate and has not been altered;
(4)
Every voice on the recording is identified;
(5)
The statement was not made in response to questioning calculated to lead the child to make a particular statement;
(6)
The person conducting the interview of the child is available to testify at any court proceeding pursuant to this chapter; and
(7)
The child shall be available to testify at any court proceeding pursuant to this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 379, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court › Section 14-1-69. - Hearsay.

§ 14-1-69. Hearsay.
In any custody and/or termination trial and/or a hearing on a motion or probable cause hearing where a petition has been filed by the department of children, youth, and families in accordance with §§ 14-1-11, 40-11-7 and/or 15-7-7 in the family court, the court may, in its discretion, permit as evidence any statement by a child under the age of thirteen (13) years old about a prescribed act of abuse, neglect, or misconduct by a parent or guardian, if that statement was made spontaneously within a reasonable time after the act is alleged to have occurred, and if the statement was made to someone the child would normally turn to for sympathy, protection, or advice.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 303, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court › Section 14-1-70. - Proceedings under prior law.

§ 14-1-70. Proceedings under prior law.
No proceeding arising from an offense committed prior to April 11, 1990, shall be affected by the repeal or modification of the statutes in effect at the time an offense was committed, but proceedings may be instituted, continued, and brought to final determination in accord with the laws and regulations in effect prior to April 11, 1990.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 15, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 18, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court › Section 14-1-71. - Severability.

§ 14-1-71. Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 15, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 18, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-3 - Orphanages › Section 14-3-1. - Power to take custody of children.

§ 14-3-1. Power to take custody of children.
Any orphanage or society organized and incorporated under the laws of this state for the care of orphans and needy children, and having a license for that purpose from the department of children, youth, and families, is authorized and empowered to take and have, from time to time, the exclusive care, custody, and control of children during their minority, in cases as follows:
(1)
When any child shall have been committed to its care during minority, under the decree of any court; and
(2)
When any child shall have been committed to its care during minority, by the written consent of both parents of the child, unless their joint natural guardianship has been superseded by an order, decree, decision, or judgment, regarding the care and custody of the child, or by the appointment of a legal guardian of the person of the child, in which event written consent shall be signed by the person legally entitled to the care and custody of the child, or by the legal guardian of the person of the child.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 197, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 248, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 293, § 1; P.L. 1926, ch. 854, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 422, § 1; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 80; G.L. 1956, § 14-3-1; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-3 - Orphanages › Section 14-3-2. - Proceedings to declare child in care of orphanage dependent or neglected.

§ 14-3-2. Proceedings to declare child in care of orphanage dependent or neglected.
If the parents of any child in the care of an institution are dead, and the child has no guardian, or if any child shall have been maintained by an institution for the space of one year without aid in its support from its parents or guardian, or demand for its custody by either parent or guardian, the child may be proceeded against as a dependent or neglected child by petition to the family court under the provisions of chapter 1 of this title.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 197, § 2; C.P.A. 1905, § 1137; G.L. 1909, ch. 248, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 293, § 2; P.L. 1926, ch. 854, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 422, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 14-3-2; impl. am. P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 14.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-4 - O’Rourke Children’s Center › Section 14-4-1. - Repealed.

§ 14-4-1. Repealed.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 87, §§ 1, 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 102, §§ 1, 6; impl. am. P.L. 1917, ch. 1470, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 114, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 66, § 1; P.L. 1948, ch. 2114, § 1; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2724, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 14-4-1; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; Repealed by P.L. 2017, ch. 69, § 2, effective June 29, 2017; P.L. 2017, ch. 100, § 2, effective June 30, 2017.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-4 - O’Rourke Children’s Center › Section 14-4-2. - Repealed.

§ 14-4-2. Repealed.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 87, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 102, § 7; P.L. 1922, ch. 2211, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 114, § 2; P.L. 1930, ch. 1574, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 66, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2724, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 14-4-2; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; Repealed by P.L. 2017, ch. 69, § 2, effective June 29, 2017; P.L. 2017, ch. 100, § 2, effective June 30, 2017.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-4 - O’Rourke Children’s Center › Section 14-4-3. - Repealed.

§ 14-4-3. Repealed.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, 87, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 102, § 8; P.L.1909, ch. 403, § 1; P.L. 1912, ch. 833, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 114, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 66, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 80; impl. am. P.L. 1948, ch. 2114, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 14-4-3; P.L. 1970, ch. 203, § 1; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; Repealed by P.L. 2017, ch. 69, § 2, effective June 29, 2017; P.L. 2017, ch. 100, § 2, effective June 30, 2017.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-4 - O’Rourke Children’s Center › Section 14-4-3.1. - Repealed.

§ 14-4-3.1. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 82, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2017, ch. 69, § 2, effective June 29, 2017; P.L. 2017, ch. 100, § 2, effective June 30, 2017.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-4 - O’Rourke Children’s Center › Section 14-4-4. - Repealed.

§ 14-4-4. Repealed.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 87, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 102, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 114, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 66, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 14-4-4; Repealed by P.L. 2017, ch. 69, § 2, effective June 29, 2017; P.L. 2017, ch. 100, § 2, effective June 30, 2017.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-4 - O’Rourke Children’s Center › Section 14-4-5. - Repealed.

§ 14-4-5. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 192, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2017, ch. 69, § 2, effective June 29, 2017; P.L. 2017, ch. 100, § 2, effective June 30, 2017.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-5 - Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency › Section 14-5-1. - Purpose of chapter.

§ 14-5-1. Purpose of chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to encourage juveniles who are chemically dependent to obtain treatment for substance abuse.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 665, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-5 - Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency › Section 14-5-2. - Definitions.

§ 14-5-2. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1)
“Child” or “minor” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age who is not married, is not a parent, or is not emancipated.
(2)
“Chemical dependency” means addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs.
(3)
“Licensed treatment facilities” means:
(i)
A licensed hospital located in Rhode Island which is accredited by the joint commission on the accreditation of hospitals;
(ii)
An inpatient facility with residential rehabilitation treatment and/or detoxification programs as licensed by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals and accredited by the joint commission on accreditation of hospitals. Treatment must be rendered under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor of medicine;
(iii)
Day/evening treatment services and/or partial hospitalization services in a licensed hospital located in Rhode Island or in a facility licensed by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals for substance dependency and substance abuse treatment;
(iv)
A facility located in Rhode Island with non-residential treatment programs and facilities approved and licensed by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals; or
(v)
An out-of-state facility which has been approved by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.
(4)
“Non-custodial, non-invasive treatment” means any treatment where the juvenile is not detained overnight or in any way against his or her will, and which consists only of counseling. This counseling can include help for personal problems and for coping with parental alcohol and drug problems.
(5)
“Parent” means a natural or adoptive parent, or a legal guardian.
(6)
“Qualified professional” means a physician, nurse, credentialed substance abuse counselor, certified social worker, or a licensed psychologist.
(7)
“Substance abuse” means abuse of alcohol and/or other drugs.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch, 665, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-5 - Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency › Section 14-5-3. - Treatment of minors — Chemical abuse.

§ 14-5-3. Treatment of minors — Chemical abuse.
In all treatment of a child for substance abuse or chemical dependency, the licensed treatment facility shall require the parents of the child to participate in the treatment. Parental consent for treatment of a child shall be required, except as otherwise provided in § 14-5-4.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 665, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-5 - Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency › Section 14-5-4. - Treatment without parental consent.

§ 14-5-4. Treatment without parental consent.
In the event a child refuses permission to contact parents to seek parental consent and if, in the judgment of a qualified professional, that contact would not be helpful or would be deleterious to the child who is voluntarily seeking treatment for substance abuse or chemical dependency, then non-invasive, non-custodial treatment services may be provided by a qualified professional without parental consent; provided, during the course of treatment, the qualified professional shall make attempts to obtain permission from the child to obtain parental consent for and parental involvement in the treatment services.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 665, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-5 - Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency › Section 14-5-5. - Acknowledgment of treatment — Clinical record.

§ 14-5-5. Acknowledgment of treatment — Clinical record.
(a)
Before a licensed facility may provide treatment services to a child without parental consent, the facility must obtain written acknowledgement from the child authorizing his or her evaluation and receipt of treatment services. Before requesting that a minor sign that acknowledgment, the child must be:
(1)
Advised of the purpose and nature of treatment services;
(2)
Told that he or she may withdraw the signed acknowledgment and cease participation in the treatment service at any time;
(3)
Told that the facility will make attempts to convince the child of the need for involvement of other family members in treatment and the facility’s preference for parental consent for the rendering of treatment services; and
(4)
Advised that a medical/clinical record of his or her treatment services will be made and maintained by the facility.
(b)
The signed form shall be included in the child’s clinical record. The clinical record shall include full documentation of the reasons why treatment was provided without parental consent and of all attempts made prior to and during the course of treatment to obtain that consent.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 665, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-5 - Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency › Section 14-5-6. - Custodial treatment.

§ 14-5-6. Custodial treatment.
Whenever a juvenile voluntarily seeks custodial, invasive treatment for substance abuse or chemical dependency, the parents must be notified and their consent obtained, except as otherwise provided in § 14-5-7.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 665, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-5 - Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency › Section 14-5-7. - Parental refusal — Custodial treatment.

§ 14-5-7. Parental refusal — Custodial treatment.
(a)
In the event that a minor voluntarily seeks custodial or invasive treatment, a qualified professional determines that that treatment is in the best interest of the minor, and the minor’s parents refuse to consent to treatment, the minor, or anyone on his or her behalf, may petition the family court for approval of treatment.
(b)
A judge of the family court shall, upon petition and after an appropriate hearing, authorize custodial or invasive treatment if the judge determines that the child is mature and capable of making his or her decision as to the need for treatment, or if the judge determines that the child is not mature but that the custodial invasive treatment requested by the child would be in the child’s best interests.
(c)
A child may participate in the hearing on his or her own behalf and shall be represented in the proceeding by legal counsel. Proceedings in the family court under this section shall be confidential and shall be given precedence over other pending matters, so that the court may reach a decision promptly and without delay so as to serve the best interests of the child.
(d)
A judge of the family court who conducts proceedings under this section shall make in writing specific factual findings and legal conclusions supporting his or her decision and shall order a record of the evidence to be maintained, including his or her own findings and conclusions.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 665, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-5 - Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency › Section 14-5-8. - Possession of one ounce (1 oz.) or less of marijuana.

§ 14-5-8. Possession of one ounce (1 oz.) or less of marijuana.
Notwithstanding any public, special, or general law to the contrary, possession of one ounce (1 oz.) or less of marijuana, as defined in § 21-28-1.02, by a child under seventeen (17) years of age and who is not exempted from penalties pursuant to chapter 28.6 of title 21, shall constitute a status offense pursuant to § 14-1-3(11)(vii) and forfeiture of the marijuana. The family court may order a substance-abuse assessment and, if recommended, substance-abuse treatment. The parents or legal guardian of any child under seventeen (17) years of age shall be notified of the offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 407, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 408, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.1 - The Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.1-2. - Amendment to compact.

§ 14-6.1-2. Amendment to compact.
The governor is authorized and directed to execute with any other state legally joining, an amendment to the compact in substantially the following form:
(1)
This amendment shall provide additional remedies, and shall be binding only as among and between those party states which specifically execute the same.
(2)
All provisions and procedures of the compact on juveniles shall be construed to apply to any juvenile charged with being a delinquent by reason of a violation of any criminal law. Any juvenile, charged with being a delinquent by reason of violating any criminal law, shall be returned to the requesting state upon a requisition to the state where the juvenile may be found. A petition in the case shall be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction in the requesting state where the violation of criminal law is alleged to have been committed. The petition may be filed regardless of whether the juvenile has left the state before or after the filing of the petition. The requisition described in the compact shall be forwarded by the judge of the court in which the petition has been filed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 191, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.1 - The Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.1-3. - Ratification procedure — Effective date.

§ 14-6.1-3. Ratification procedure — Effective date.
When the governor shall have executed the compact on behalf of this state and shall have caused a verified copy to be filed with the secretary of state; and when the compact shall have been ratified by no less than thirty-five (35) of the states, and thereafter it shall become effective and binding as to any other compacting state upon the enactment of the compact into law by that state. The governor is authorized and directed to take any action that may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents as between this state and any other state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, ratifying the compact.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 191, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.1 - The Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.1-4. - Compact administrator.

§ 14-6.1-4. Compact administrator.
Pursuant to the compact, the governor is authorized and empowered to designate an officer who shall be the compact administrator and who, acting jointly with like officers of other party states, shall promulgate rules and regulations to more effectively carry out the terms of the compact. The compact administrator shall serve subject to the pleasure of the governor. The compact administrator is authorized, empowered, and directed to cooperate with all departments, agencies, and officers of and in the government of this state and its subdivisions in facilitating the proper administration of the compact or of any supplementary agreement or agreements entered into by this state under it.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 191, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.1 - The Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.1-5. - Supplementary agreements.

§ 14-6.1-5. Supplementary agreements.
The compact administrator is authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states pursuant to the compact. In the event that a supplementary agreement shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of this state or require or contemplate the provision of any service by this state, the supplementary agreement shall have no force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction the institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the rendering of the service.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 191, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.1 - The Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.1-6. - Financial arrangements.

§ 14-6.1-6. Financial arrangements.
The compact administrator, subject to the approval of the director of administration, may make or arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial obligations imposed upon this state by the compact or by any supplementary agreement entered into under it.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 191, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.1 - The Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.1-7. - Federal and other aid.

§ 14-6.1-7. Federal and other aid.
Any and all donations, gifts, and grants of money, equipment, and services from the federal or any local government, or any agency of it, and from any person, firm, or corporation, for any of the purposes and functions of the compact, may be accepted by and administered by the compact administrator, subject to the approval of the director of administration, who may receive and utilize the aid, subject to the terms, conditions, and regulations governing donations, gifts and grants.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 191, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.1 - The Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.1-8. - Fees.

§ 14-6.1-8. Fees.
Any judge of this state who appoints counsel or guardian ad litem pursuant to the provisions of the compact may, in his or her discretion, fix a fee to be paid out of funds available for disposition by the court, but no fee shall exceed the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00).
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 191, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.1 - The Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.1-9. - Responsibilities of state departments, agencies, and officers.

§ 14-6.1-9. Responsibilities of state departments, agencies, and officers.
The courts, departments, agencies, and officers of this state and its subdivisions shall enforce the compact and shall do all things appropriate to the effectuation of its purposes and intent which may be within their respective jurisdictions.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 191, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.1 - The Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.1-10. - “Delinquent juvenile” defined.

§ 14-6.1-10. “Delinquent juvenile” defined.
“Delinquent juvenile,” includes a wayward child as defined in chapter 1 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 191, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.1 - The Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.1-11. - Appropriations.

§ 14-6.1-11. Appropriations.
The general assembly shall annually appropriate, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, any sum that it may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of that sum, or so much of it as may be required from time to time, upon the receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 191, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-2. - Amendment to compact.

§ 14-6.2-2. Amendment to compact.
The governor is authorized and directed to execute with any other state legally joining, an amendment to the compact in substantially the following form:
(1)
This amendment shall provide additional remedies, and shall be binding only as among and between those party state [states] which specifically execute the same.
(2)
All provisions and procedures of Articles V and VI of the interstate compact on juveniles shall be construed to apply to any juvenile charged with being a delinquent by reason of a violation of any criminal law. Any juvenile, charged with being a delinquent by reason of violating any criminal law, shall be returned to the requesting state upon a requisition to the state where the juvenile may be found. A petition in the case shall be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction in the requesting state where the violation of criminal law is alleged to have been committed. The petition may be filed regardless of whether the juvenile has left the state before or after the filing of the petition. The requisition described in Article V of the compact shall be forwarded by the judge of the court in which the petition has been filed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-3. - Ratification procedure — Effective date.

§ 14-6.2-3. Ratification procedure — Effective date.
When the governor shall have executed the compact on behalf of this state and shall have caused a verified copy to be filed with the secretary of state; and when the compact shall have been ratified by one or more of the state [states], territories or possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and/or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, then the compact shall become operative and effective as between this state and those other state or states, territories or possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and/or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The governor is authorized and directed to take any action that may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents as between this state and any other state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, ratifying the compact.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-4. - Compact administrator.

§ 14-6.2-4. Compact administrator.
Pursuant to the compact, the governor is authorized and empowered to designate an officer who shall be the compact administrator and who, acting jointly with like officers of other party states, shall promulgate rules and regulations to more effectively carry out the terms of the compact. The compact administrator shall serve subject to the pleasure of the governor. The compact administrator is authorized, empowered and directed to cooperate with all departments, agencies and officers of and in the government of this state and its subdivisions in facilitating the proper administration of the compact or of any supplementary agreement or agreements entered into by this state under it.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-5. - Supplementary agreements.

§ 14-6.2-5. Supplementary agreements.
The compact administrator is authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states pursuant to the compact. In the event that a supplementary agreement shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of this state or require or contemplate the provision of any service by this state, the supplementary agreement shall have no force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction the institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the rendering of the service.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-6. - Financial arrangements.

§ 14-6.2-6. Financial arrangements.
The compact administrator, subject to the approval of the director administration, may make or arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial obligations imposed upon this state by the compact or by any supplemental agreement entered into under it.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-7. - Federal and other aid.

§ 14-6.2-7. Federal and other aid.
Any and all donations, gifts and grants of money, equipment and services from the federal or any local government, or any agency of it, and from any person, firm or corporation, for any of the purposes and functions of the compact, may be accepted by and administered by the compact administrator, subject to the approval of the director of administration, who may receive and utilize the aid, subject to the terms, conditions, and regulation governing donations, gifts and grants.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-8. - Fees.

§ 14-6.2-8. Fees.
Any judge of this state who appoints counsel or guardian ad litem pursuant to the provisions of the compact may, in his or her discretion, fix a fee to be paid out of funds available for disposition by the court, but no fee shall exceed to sum of fifty dollars ($50.00).
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-9. - Responsibilities of state departments, agencies and officers.

§ 14-6.2-9. Responsibilities of state departments, agencies and officers.
The courts, departments, agencies, and officers of this state and its subdivisions shall enforce the compact and shall do all things appropriate to the effectuation of its purposes and intent which may be within their respective jurisdictions.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-10. - “Delinquent juvenile” defined.

§ 14-6.2-10. “Delinquent juvenile” defined.
“Delinquent juvenile,” as used in § 14-6.2-1, includes a wayward child as defined in chapter one of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-11. - Appropriations.

§ 14-6.2-11. Appropriations.
The general assembly shall annually appropriate, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, any sum that it may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of that sum, or so much of it as may be required from time to time, upon receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-6.2 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles › Section 14-6.2-12. - Expiration date.

§ 14-6.2-12. Expiration date.
This section shall be repealed and the term of the compact shall expire upon the ratification of the Interstate Compact as referenced in chapter 6.1 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 178, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 179, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children › Chapter 14-7 - Community Restitution › Section 14-7-1. - Community restitution.

§ 14-7-1. Community restitution.
The general assembly declares that the words “public community service” which appear throughout this title shall now be substituted with and referred to as “public community restitution”.
History of Section.
P.L. 1998, ch. 454, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-1 - Persons Eligible to Marry › Section 15-1-1. - Equal access to marriage.

§ 15-1-1. Equal access to marriage.
Any person who otherwise meets the eligibility requirements of chapters 15-1 and 15-2 may marry any other eligible person regardless of gender.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 191, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 243, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-1-1; P.L. 2013, ch. 4, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 5, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-1 - Persons Eligible to Marry › Section 15-1-2. - Marrying kindred forbidden.

§ 15-1-2. Marrying kindred forbidden.
No person shall marry his or her sibling, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, stepparent, grandparents’ spouse, spouse’s child, spouse’s grandchild, sibling’s child or parent’s sibling.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 191, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 243, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 15-1-2; P.L. 2013, ch. 4, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 5, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-1 - Persons Eligible to Marry › Section 15-1-3. - Incestuous marriages void.

§ 15-1-3. Incestuous marriages void.
If any person intermarries within the degrees stated in § 15-1-2, the marriage shall be null and void.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 191, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 243, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 3; impl. am. G.L. 1923, ch. 107, § 13; P.L. 1926, ch. 843, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 15-1-3; P.L. 2013, ch. 4, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 5, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-1 - Persons Eligible to Marry › Section 15-1-4. - Marriages of kindred allowed by Jewish religion.

§ 15-1-4. Marriages of kindred allowed by Jewish religion.
The provisions of §§ 15-1-2 and 15-1-3 shall not extend to, or in any way affect, any marriage which shall be solemnized among the Jewish people, within the degrees of affinity or consanguinity allowed by their religion.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 191, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 243, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 5-1-4; P.L. 2013, ch. 4, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 5, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-1 - Persons Eligible to Marry › Section 15-1-5. - Bigamous marriages void — Marriage of persons who are mentally incompetent.

§ 15-1-5. Bigamous marriages void — Marriage of persons who are mentally incompetent.
A person is prohibited from marrying if such person is:
(1)
A party to another marriage; or
(2)
A party to a relationship that provides substantially the same rights, benefits and responsibilities as a marriage whether entered into in this state or another state or jurisdiction and such marriage or relationship has not been finally dissolved, unless the parties to the intended marriage will be the same as the parties to such other marriage or relationship. Any marriage entered in violation of this prohibition and any marriage where either of the parties is mentally incompetent at the time of the marriage, shall be absolutely void, and no life estate created by chapter 25 of title 33 shall be assigned to any surviving spouse in consequence of the marriage.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 191, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 243, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 5; P.L. 1927, ch. 1066, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 15-1-5; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 19; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 19; P.L. 2013, ch. 4, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 5, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-1 - Persons Eligible to Marry › Section 15-1-6. - Declaration of validity of marriage by divorced person.

§ 15-1-6. Declaration of validity of marriage by divorced person.
Any marriage, which may have been deemed and held void because a former wife or husband of either of the parties to the marriage, divorced from the party by final decree, was living at the time of the marriage, may be declared valid and binding upon the parties by decree of the family court, if the marriage was in all other respects lawful. The decree may be entered at the discretion of the court upon the petition of either party to the marriage, or of any of the issue of the marriage, and after a hearing and notice to all persons known to have an interest in the marriage as the court may deem necessary, and the decree may declare that the issue of the marriage shall be deemed legitimate and that the widow of any party to the marriage shall be entitled to her life estate created by chapter 25 of title 33.
History of Section.
G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 5; P.L. 1927, ch. 1066, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 15-1-6; impl. am. P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 14.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-1 - Persons Eligible to Marry › Section 15-1-7. - Marriage codification.

§ 15-1-7. Marriage codification.
Marriage is the legally recognized union of two (2) people. Terms relating to the marital relationship or familial relationships shall be construed consistently with this section for all purposes throughout the law, whether in the context of statute, administrative or court rule, policy, common law, or any other source of civil law.
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 4, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 5, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-1 - Persons Eligible to Marry › Section 15-1-8. - Recognition of relationships entered into in another state or jurisdiction.

§ 15-1-8. Recognition of relationships entered into in another state or jurisdiction.
If two (2) persons are within the jurisdiction of Rhode Island and have a legal union other than a marriage that provides substantially the same rights, benefits and responsibilities as a marriage and the union was validly entered into in another state or jurisdiction and the union is not prohibited by this chapter then they shall be afforded the same rights, benefits and responsibilities as a valid marriage in this state.
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 4, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 5, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-1 - Persons Eligible to Marry › Section 15-1-9. - Applicability of state laws to marriages not recognized by federal law.

§ 15-1-9. Applicability of state laws to marriages not recognized by federal law.
(a)
Any provision of Rhode Island law that refers to, adopts, or relies upon provisions of federal law, including, but not limited to, those in title 44, shall apply to parties recognized as married under the laws of this state, as if federal laws recognized such marriages in the same manner as Rhode Island law.
(b)
Notwithstanding the unavailability of federal financial participation, no person who is recognized as a spouse under the laws of this state shall be denied benefits that are otherwise available to spouses under Rhode Island law, including, but not limited to, those in chapters 40-8 to 40-8.10 inclusive, due to the provisions of 1 U.S.C. § 7 or any other federal non-recognition of spouses of the same sex.
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 4, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 5, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-2 - Marriage Licenses › Section 15-2-1. - License required — Proof of divorce — Obligation of clerk to issue license.

§ 15-2-1. License required — Proof of divorce — Obligation of clerk to issue license.
(a)
Persons intending to be joined together in marriage in this state must first obtain a license from the clerk of the town or city in which:
(1)
Either party to the proposed marriage resides; or
(2)
The proposed marriage is to be performed, if both parties are nonresidents of this state.
(b)
Before any license shall be issued to any person who, having been previously married or a party to another relationship that provides substantially the same rights, benefits and responsibilities as a marriage, has been divorced, the person shall present to the town or city clerk an authenticated copy of the decree granting the divorce or an authenticated copy of the final dissolution of the previous relationship.
(c)
The town or city clerk shall issue a license to any person eligible to marry under the provisions of chapter 15-1.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 191, § 10; P.L. 1898, ch. 549, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 243, § 10; P.L. 1909, ch. 430, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 10; P.L. 1927, ch. 1064, § 1; P.L. 1938, ch. 2580, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 15-2-1; P.L. 1961, ch. 100, § 1; P.L. 1975, ch. 112, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 4, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 5, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-2 - Marriage Licenses › Section 15-2-1.1. - Statewide electronic marriage license system.

§ 15-2-1.1. Statewide electronic marriage license system.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 15-2-1, at such time as the director of health adopts and implements a statewide electronic marriage license issuance and record registration system, the license may be obtained from the clerk in any city or town.
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 200, § 3; P.L. 2004, ch. 258, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-2 - Marriage Licenses › Section 15-2-2. - Repealed.

§ 15-2-2. Repealed.
History of Section.
G.L. 1909, ch. 243, § 24; P.L. 1917, ch. 1531, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 24; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 15-2-2; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 6, § 28, effective April 14, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-2 - Marriage Licenses › Section 15-2-3. - Repealed.

§ 15-2-3. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1994, ch. 191, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 1995, ch. 91, § 1, effective July 1, 1995.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-2 - Marriage Licenses › Section 15-2-3.1. - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome warning law.

§ 15-2-3.1. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome warning law.
With each marriage license, the town or city clerk shall provide information describing the causes and effects of fetal alcohol syndrome.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 624, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 200, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 258, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-2 - Marriage Licenses › Section 15-2-4, 15-2-5. - Repealed.

§ 15-2-4, 15-2-5. Repealed.
History of Section.
G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 10; P.L. 1938, ch. 2580, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 10; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 180; G.L. 1956, §§ 15-2-4 and 15-2-5; P.L. 1975, ch. 192, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 120); Repealed by P.L. 1996, ch. 404, § 8, effective August 9, 1996.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 15 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 15-2 - Marriage Licenses › Section 15-2-6. - Repealed.

§ 15-2-6. Repealed.
History of Section.
G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 10; P.L. 1938, ch. 2580, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 15-2-6; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 200, § 2, effective June 29, 2004; P.L. 2004, ch. 258, § 2, effective July 1, 2004.