Rhode Island General Laws 14-1-6.2. Sentencing
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In any case in which the court shall have jurisdiction of a juvenile pursuant to this chapter, the court shall consider placing the juvenile in the least restrictive appropriate facility or program.
History of Section.
P.L. 2007, ch. 532, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 14-1-6.2
- court: means the family court of the state of Rhode Island. See Rhode Island General Laws 14-1-3
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.