In the event the court assigns custody of a child to the director of the department of children, youth and families pursuant to §§ 14-1-11, 14-1-11.1, 14-1-27, 14-1-32, 14-1-34, 14-1-36, 14-1-36.1, 40-11-7.1, or 40-11-12, the court shall authorize the provision of suitable treatment, rehabilitation and care for each child in the least restrictive and community-based setting.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-36.2
Assignment of custody to the director of the department of children, youth and families
Known as the Family Court Act
The act spans §§ 14-1-1 to 14-1-9 (95 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 800 F. Supp. 2d 363 - SAM M. EX REL. ELLIOTT v. Chafee (2011)
Most recently applied in 800 F. Supp. 2d 363 - SAM M. EX REL. ELLIOTT v. Chafee (July 2011)
P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 17, § 10.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.