· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits any questioning of a juvenile who is suspected of delinquent or criminal behavior, unless the parent of guardian of the juvenile is present, or unless an attorney is present or the juvenile and their parents have waived their presence.

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-02-05

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary