Rhode Island H7818 prohibits family court from detaining or committing youth aged 12 or younger to training school for offenses other than murder.

Rhode Island H7818 amends the General Laws to restrict family court from detaining or committing youth aged 12 or younger to the training school for offenses other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or attempts to commit such offenses. The court may only commit a youth to the training school if it determines there is no other reasonable placement to ensure the safety of the youth and the general public. The bill also outlines procedures for placing children with relatives and conducting assessments of their suitability as placements. This act would take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7818 prohibits family court from detaining or committing youth aged 12 or younger to training school for offenses other than murder.

Rhode Island H7818 amends the General Laws to restrict family court from detaining or committing youth aged 12 or younger to the training school for offenses other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or attempts to commit such offenses. The court may only commit a youth to the training school if it determines there is no other reasonable placement to ensure the safety of the youth and the general public. The bill also outlines procedures for placing children with relatives and conducting assessments of their suitability as placements. This act would take effect upon passage.