§ 42-28.8-2.1. Investigation.
No municipal police department of the state shall have in force any regulation or policy that requires a twenty-four (24) hour waiting period prior to conducting an investigation of a complaint of a missing child.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 260, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-28.8 - Protection of Children
Section 42-28.8-1. - Missing children’s information center.
Section 42-28.8-2. - Scope of responsibilities.
Section 42-28.8-2.1. - Investigation.
Section 42-28.8-3. - Reporting and distribution of information.
Section 42-28.8-5. - Contents of report on a missing child.
Section 42-28.8-6. - Public education and information.
Section 42-28.8-7. - School records — Flagging required.
Section 42-28.8-8. - Birth certificates — Flagging required.