R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-9

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 14-1-9 - Waiver of jurisdiction over adult

If an adult is charged with an offense over which the family court may have jurisdiction by virtue of § 14-1-8, 11-9-9, or 8-10-4, the court may waive jurisdiction over the adult and order that adult held for trial under the regular procedure of the court which would otherwise have jurisdiction of that offense.

P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-9; impl. am. P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 14; P.L. 1987, ch. 568, § 1.