Rhode Island § 9-1-44 § 9-1-44. Civil action for release of names of minors.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 9-1-44 — § 9-1-44. Civil action for release of names of minors.

Rhode Island § 9-1-44

Title 9COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY

Ch. 9-1Causes of Action

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-44 (2026).

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§ 9-1-44. Civil action for release of names of minors.
(a) No member of any municipal or state agency shall release the identity of any minor
            who is believed to be a victim of a violation of any law except with the consent of
            his or her parent or guardian. This section shall not prevent the release of the identity
            of minors involved in a violation of a motor vehicle law or involved in a motor vehicle
            accident.
         
(b) Any person found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be liable
            to the minor in a civil action brought on behalf of the minor for compensatory damages
            and court c

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§ 9-1-44. Civil action for release of names of minors.

(a) No member of any municipal or state agency shall release the identity of any minor who is believed to be a victim of a violation of any law except with the consent of his or her parent or guardian. This section shall not prevent the release of the identity of minors involved in a violation of a motor vehicle law or involved in a motor vehicle accident.

(b) Any person found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be liable to the minor in a civil action brought on behalf of the minor for compensatory damages and court costs.