Section 14-5-1. – Purpose of chapter.

§ 14-5-1. Purpose of chapter. The purpose of this chapter is to encourage juveniles who are chemically dependent to obtain treatment for substance abuse. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 665, § 1.

Section 14-5-2. – Definitions.

§ 14-5-2. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) “Child” or “minor” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age who is not married, is not a parent, or is not emancipated. (2) “Chemical dependency” means addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs. (3) “Licensed treatment facilities” means: (i) A […]

Section 14-5-3. – Treatment of minors — Chemical abuse.

§ 14-5-3. Treatment of minors — Chemical abuse. In all treatment of a child for substance abuse or chemical dependency, the licensed treatment facility shall require the parents of the child to participate in the treatment. Parental consent for treatment of a child shall be required, except as otherwise provided in § 14-5-4. History of […]

Section 14-5-4. – Treatment without parental consent.

§ 14-5-4. Treatment without parental consent. In the event a child refuses permission to contact parents to seek parental consent and if, in the judgment of a qualified professional, that contact would not be helpful or would be deleterious to the child who is voluntarily seeking treatment for substance abuse or chemical dependency, then non-invasive, […]

Section 14-5-5. – Acknowledgment of treatment — Clinical record.

§ 14-5-5. Acknowledgment of treatment — Clinical record. (a) Before a licensed facility may provide treatment services to a child without parental consent, the facility must obtain written acknowledgement from the child authorizing his or her evaluation and receipt of treatment services. Before requesting that a minor sign that acknowledgment, the child must be: (1) […]

Section 14-5-6. – Custodial treatment.

§ 14-5-6. Custodial treatment. Whenever a juvenile voluntarily seeks custodial, invasive treatment for substance abuse or chemical dependency, the parents must be notified and their consent obtained, except as otherwise provided in § 14-5-7. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 665, § 1.

Section 14-5-7. – Parental refusal — Custodial treatment.

§ 14-5-7. Parental refusal — Custodial treatment. (a) In the event that a minor voluntarily seeks custodial or invasive treatment, a qualified professional determines that that treatment is in the best interest of the minor, and the minor’s parents refuse to consent to treatment, the minor, or anyone on his or her behalf, may petition […]

Section 14-5-8. – Possession of one ounce (1 oz.) or less of marijuana.

§ 14-5-8. Possession of one ounce (1 oz.) or less of marijuana. Notwithstanding any public, special, or general law to the contrary, possession of one ounce (1 oz.) or less of marijuana, as defined in § 21-28-1.02, by a child under seventeen (17) years of age and who is not exempted from penalties pursuant to […]