H8089

Permits the family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles and allow the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until the age of twenty-one if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary