Rhode Island § 11-9-5.1 § 11-9-5.1. Investigation upon report of cruelty or neglect.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 11-9-5.1 — § 11-9-5.1. Investigation upon report of cruelty or neglect.

Rhode Island § 11-9-5.1

Title 11Criminal Offenses

Ch. 11-9Children

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-9-5.1 (2026).

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§ 11-9-5.1. Investigation upon report of cruelty or neglect.
In order to protect a child from cruelty or neglect, where any person has reasonable
            cause to believe that any child is being neglected or cruelly treated as defined in
            § 14-1-3 and reports such incident to the department of children, youth, and families, the
            department must cause an immediate investigation.
         

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§ 11-9-5.1. Investigation upon report of cruelty or neglect.

In order to protect a child from cruelty or neglect, where any person has reasonable cause to believe that any child is being neglected or cruelly treated as defined in § 14-1-3 and reports such incident to the department of children, youth, and families, the department must cause an immediate investigation.