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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT

     

     Introduced By: Senator David P. Tikoian

     Date Introduced: June 06, 2025

     Referred To: Senate Housing & Municipal Government

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 8-10 of the General Laws entitled "Family Court" is hereby amended

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by adding thereto the following section:

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     8-10-23.5. Smithfield juvenile hearing board.

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     The town of Smithfield shall have the authority to create a juvenile hearing board subject

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to the provisions of § 8-10-23.1, notwithstanding the requirements of the town’s regulations, charter

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or ordinances.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

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RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT

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     This act would authorize the town of Smithfield to establish a juvenile hearing board.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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