Rhode Island § 14-1-45 - Proceedings in Family Court
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§ 14-1-45. Proceedings in Family Court
R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-45
§ 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.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 14-1-45 ("Proceedings in Family Court") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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