The child does not need to be in attendance at any court hearing; however, the court in its discretion may require attendance at any hearing.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-7-24
Attendance at hearing
P.L. 1970, ch. 132, § 1.
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.