§ 21-28.2-5. Determination of narcotic addiction.
The court shall promptly advise the alleged narcotic addict that the petition and the report of the medical examination set forth reasonable grounds to believe that the person is a narcotic addict, shall give him or her a copy of the report, and explain that if the court finds him or her to be a narcotic addict he or she shall be certified to the care and custody of the department for an indefinite period not exceeding three (3) years, provided that facilities are available. The court shall then advise the alleged narcotic addict that he or she has a right to a hearing before the court or a jury trial, without fee, as provided in this section. If the alleged narcotic addict appears without counsel, the court shall advise the person of his or her right to counsel and proceed in regard thereto as provided in subdivision (4) of § 21-28.2-3.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 163, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-28.2 - Drug Abuse Control
Section 21-28.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 21-28.2-2. - Rules and regulations.
Section 21-28.2-3. - Admission of narcotic addict on civil certification.
Section 21-28.2-4. - Medical examination.
Section 21-28.2-5. - Determination of narcotic addiction.
Section 21-28.2-6. - No application for hearing or jury trial.
Section 21-28.2-7. - Application for hearing or jury trial.
Section 21-28.2-8. - Period of commitment.
Section 21-28.2-9. - Private session — Records of proceedings.
Section 21-28.2-10. - Writ of habeas corpus — Discharge.
Section 21-28.2-11. - Detention — Pending hearings.
Section 21-28.2-12. - Retention, supervision, and transfer.
Section 21-28.2-13. - Preservation of rights.
Section 21-28.2-14. - Proceedings with respect to juveniles.
Section 21-28.2-14.1. - Appeals.
Section 21-28.2-15. - Chapter inapplicable in criminal cases.
Section 21-28.2-16. - Department’s consent to certification.
Section 21-28.2-17. - Care, custody, and supervision of narcotic addicts.
Section 21-28.2-18. - Discharge of certified narcotic addicts.
Section 21-28.2-19. - Aftercare — Supervision of certain narcotic addicts.
Section 21-28.2-20. - Approval of rehabilitation facilities and service.