Rhode Island § 14-5-4 § 14-5-4. Treatment without parental consent.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 14-5-4 — § 14-5-4. Treatment without parental consent.

Rhode Island § 14-5-4

Title 14Delinquent and Dependent Children

Ch. 14-5Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-5-4 (2026).

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§ 14-5-4. Treatment without parental consent.
In the event a child refuses permission to contact parents to seek parental consent
            and if, in the judgment of a qualified professional, that contact would not be helpful
            or would be deleterious to the child who is voluntarily seeking treatment for substance
            abuse or chemical dependency, then non-invasive, non-custodial treatment services
            may be provided by a qualified professional without parental consent; provided, during
            the course of treatment, the qualified professional shall make attempts to obtain
            permission from the child to obtain parental consent for and parental involvement
            in the 

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§ 14-5-4. Treatment without parental consent.

In the event a child refuses permission to contact parents to seek parental consent and if, in the judgment of a qualified professional, that contact would not be helpful or would be deleterious to the child who is voluntarily seeking treatment for substance abuse or chemical dependency, then non-invasive, non-custodial treatment services may be provided by a qualified professional without parental consent; provided, during the course of treatment, the qualified professional shall make attempts to obtain permission from the child to obtain parental consent for and parental involvement in the treatment services.