§ 21-28.2-6. No application for hearing or jury trial.
When no application is made for a hearing before the court or a jury trial by or on behalf of the alleged narcotic addict, the court shall, if satisfied that the person is a narcotic addict, immediately issue an order certifying the person to the care and custody of the department for the indefinite period as provided in § 21-28.2-8, provided that facilities are available.
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.