Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court
Section 14-1-65. - Hearings for out-of-state placement of children.

§ 14-1-65. Hearings for out-of-state placement of children.
(a) Prior to authorizing the placement of a child entrusted to the control of the department of children, youth, and families and in an out-of-state child caring facility, other than the home of a relative, the department shall petition the family court for a placement hearing. The family court shall grant approval for the placement if the following facts are found:
(1) That no suitable in-state facilities are available for the placement of the child;
(2) That the child will receive an individualized treatment plan, including, but not limited to, appropriate clinical treatment, education, training, and rehabilitation; and
(3) That the proposed placement is in the best interest of the child.
(b) This section shall not apply when the proposed placement is less than thirty-five (35) miles from the home of the parent previously having custody of the child.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 74, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children

Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court

Section 14-1-1. - Short title.

Section 14-1-2. - Purpose of chapter.

Section 14-1-3. - Definitions.

Section 14-1-4. - Idleness or frequenting of disreputable places.

Section 14-1-5. - Exclusive jurisdiction.

Section 14-1-5.1. - Age in dispute.

Section 14-1-6. - Retention of jurisdiction.

Section 14-1-6.1. - Records.

Section 14-1-6.2. - Sentencing.

Section 14-1-7. - Waiver of jurisdiction or certification hearing.

Section 14-1-7.1. - Waiver of jurisdiction — Proof.

Section 14-1-7.2. - Certification — Proof.

Section 14-1-7.3. - Certification — Effect.

Section 14-1-7.4. - Waiver or certification of juvenile drug offenders.

Section 14-1-8. - Jurisdiction over adults.

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

Section 14-1-10. - Preliminary investigation on information furnished to court.

Section 14-1-11. - Authorizing and filing petition.

Section 14-1-11.1. - Commitment of voluntary placements.

Section 14-1-12. - Form and contents of petition.

Section 14-1-13. - Complaints pertaining to feeble-minded persons.

Section 14-1-14. - Petitions for adoption.

Section 14-1-15. - Warrants for offenses against children.

Section 14-1-16. - Summons of child or adult in charge of child.

Section 14-1-17. - Service of summons.

Section 14-1-18. - Process running throughout state — Persons authorized to serve.

Section 14-1-19. - Failure to obey summons.

Section 14-1-20. - Release or placement of child in custody of officer.

Section 14-1-21. - Release or detention of child under custody of court.

Section 14-1-22. - Taking child into immediate custody.

Section 14-1-23. - Place of detention of juveniles.

Section 14-1-24. - Care of girls detained.

Section 14-1-25. - Arrest of juveniles without warrant.

Section 14-1-26. - Separation from adult offenders.

Section 14-1-26.1. - Temporary custody of status and non-offenders.

Section 14-1-27. - Temporary detention in public or private institutions.

Section 14-1-28. - Transfer of cases from other courts.

Section 14-1-29. - Times and places of hearings.

Section 14-1-30. - Conduct of hearings.

Section 14-1-30.1. - Compelling evidence in hearings — Immunity.

Section 14-1-30.2. - Foster parents — Notice of court proceedings.

Section 14-1-31. - Services of public defender.

Section 14-1-32. - Power of court to order disposition of child.

Section 14-1-32.1. - Juvenile victim restitution program.

Section 14-1-32.2. - Administration of program — Payment for services.

Section 14-1-32.3. - Appropriations.

Section 14-1-32.4. - Family counseling for drug or alcohol related offenses.

Section 14-1-33. - Supervision of child placed on probation.

Section 14-1-34. - Placement of dependent and neglected children — Criminal records of foster parents made available.

Section 14-1-35. - Guardianship of agency to which child entrusted — Adoption proceedings.

Section 14-1-35.1. - Child advocate as guardian of estate of child in certain circumstances — Plan for disbursement of funds.

Section 14-1-36. - Commitment of delinquent and wayward children.

Section 14-1-36.1. - Release from training school.

Section 14-1-36.2. - Assignment of custody to the director of the department of children, youth and families.

Section 14-1-36.3. - Community confinement.

Section 14-1-37. - Other disposition for best interests of child.

Section 14-1-38. - Insufficient evidence of waywardness or delinquency.

Section 14-1-39. - Fees for delivery of child to court or institution.

Section 14-1-40. - Adjudication not having effect of conviction.

Section 14-1-41. - Protection of religious faith.

Section 14-1-42. - Modification of order of commitment — Release, detention, or recommitment of child.

Section 14-1-43. - Repealed.

Section 14-1-44. - Effect of order for maintenance — Enforcement.

Section 14-1-45. - Procedures in adult cases — Sentence.

Section 14-1-45.1. - Compelling evidence in adult cases — Immunity.

Section 14-1-46. - Institution of proceedings against adults — Process.

Section 14-1-47. - Trial by judge or jury.

Section 14-1-48. - Jury trial in family court.

Section 14-1-48.1. - Powers of chief judge in jury trials.

Section 14-1-49. - Fees for service of process or attendance in court.

Section 14-1-50. - [Obsolete.]

Section 14-1-51. - Physical or mental examination and treatment.

Section 14-1-52. - Appeals.

Section 14-1-53. - Effect of pendency of appeal.

Section 14-1-54 - — 14-1-57. Repealed.

Section 14-1-58. - Counsel.

Section 14-1-59. - Cooperation of public and private agencies.

Section 14-1-59.1. - Procedural safeguards.

Section 14-1-60. - Repealed.

Section 14-1-61. - Rules of court.

Section 14-1-62. - Construction of chapter.

Section 14-1-63. - [Obsolete.]

Section 14-1-64. - Disposition of juvenile records.

Section 14-1-65. - Hearings for out-of-state placement of children.

Section 14-1-66. - Application by victim to obtain name of juvenile.

Section 14-1-67. - Revocation or denial of motor vehicle operator’s license upon finding of delinquency or waywardness.

Section 14-1-67.1. - Revocation of motor vehicle operator’s license for failure to make restitution.

Section 14-1-68. - Child witness.

Section 14-1-69. - Hearsay.

Section 14-1-70. - Proceedings under prior law.

Section 14-1-71. - Severability.