Rhode Island H8089 allows family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles until age 21 if deemed in the child's best interest.

Rhode Island H8089 amends the family court's jurisdiction over juveniles, allowing it to retain control until the child turns 21 if the court finds it is in the child's best interest. The bill permits the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until age 21 under specific conditions. This act would take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H8089 allows family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles until age 21 if deemed in the child's best interest.

Rhode Island H8089 amends the family court's jurisdiction over juveniles, allowing it to retain control until the child turns 21 if the court finds it is in the child's best interest. The bill permits the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until age 21 under specific conditions. This act would take effect upon passage.