Rhode Island § 11-9-3 § 11-9-3. Seizure and custody of exploited child — Proceedings as against neglected child.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 11-9-3 — § 11-9-3. Seizure and custody of exploited child — Proceedings as against neglected child.

Rhode Island § 11-9-3

Title 11Criminal Offenses

Ch. 11-9Children

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-9-3 (2026).

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§ 11-9-3. Seizure and custody of exploited child — Proceedings as against neglected child.
The town sergeant of any town, the chief of police of any city, or any agent of the
            director of children, youth and families may enter any place where any child may be
            held, detained or employed in violation of §§ 11-9-1 — 11-9-8, and, without process of law, seize and detain the child and hold him or her as a
            witness to testify upon the trial of any person charged with violating the provisions
            of §§ 11-9-1 — 11-9-8; and if prior to or upon conviction of the offender, no person shall appear who is
            entitled to the custody of the child, the officer having the child in custo

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§ 11-9-3. Seizure and custody of exploited child — Proceedings as against neglected child.

The town sergeant of any town, the chief of police of any city, or any agent of the director of children, youth and families may enter any place where any child may be held, detained or employed in violation of §§ 11-9-1 — 11-9-8, and, without process of law, seize and detain the child and hold him or her as a witness to testify upon the trial of any person charged with violating the provisions of §§ 11-9-1 — 11-9-8; and if prior to or upon conviction of the offender, no person shall appear who is entitled to the custody of the child, the officer having the child in custody may bring proceedings against the child as a neglected child under the provisions of chapter 1 of title 14.

Legislative History

G.L. 1896, ch. 115, § 6; P.L. 1897, ch. 475, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 139, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 142, § 6; P.L. 1926, ch. 844, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 425, § 3; P.L. 1950, ch. 2416, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 11-9-3; P.L. 1969, ch. 242, § 1.