Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
What it does
Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 1905/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 1505/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- Jan 1601/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced