Rhode Island Statutes
§ 14-1-9 — § 14-1-9. Waiver of jurisdiction over adult.
§ 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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Legislative History
P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-9; impl. am. P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 14; P.L. 1987, ch. 568, § 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 14-1-1
§ 14-1-1. Short title.§ 14-1-14
§ 14-1-14. Petitions for adoption.§ 14-1-17
§ 14-1-17. Service of summons.§ 14-1-19
§ 14-1-19. Failure to obey summons.§ 14-1-2
§ 14-1-2. Purpose of chapter.