Rhode Island § 14-1-9 § 14-1-9. Waiver of jurisdiction over adult.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 14-1-9 — § 14-1-9. Waiver of jurisdiction over adult.

Rhode Island § 14-1-9

Title 14Delinquent and Dependent Children

Ch. 14-1Proceedings in Family Court

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-9 (2026).

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§ 14-1-9. Waiver of jurisdiction over adult.
If an adult is charged with an offense over which the family court may have jurisdiction
            by virtue of § 14-1-8, 11-9-9, or 8-10-4, the court may waive jurisdiction over the adult and order that adult held for trial
            under the regular procedure of the court which would otherwise have jurisdiction of
            that offense.
         

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§ 14-1-9. Waiver of jurisdiction over adult.

If an adult is charged with an offense over which the family court may have jurisdiction by virtue of § 14-1-8, 11-9-9, or 8-10-4, the court may waive jurisdiction over the adult and order that adult held for trial under the regular procedure of the court which would otherwise have jurisdiction of that offense.