Rhode Island General Laws 21-28.2-14. Proceedings with respect to juveniles
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Nothing in this chapter shall deprive any narcotic addict of the right to the jurisdiction of the family court, provided that if the family court in accordance with the procedures as set out in this chapter determines that any person is a narcotic addict the court shall certify the defendant to the care and custody of the department in accordance with the procedures specified in this chapter, provided that facilities are available.
History of Section.
P.L. 1970, ch. 163, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 21-28.2-14
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6