R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-21: Release or detention of child under custody of court.

In the case of any child whose custody has been assumed by the court, the child may, pending the final disposition of the case, be released in the custody of a parent, guardian, or other custodian, or of a probation counselor or other person appointed by the court, to be brought before the court at the designated time. When not released as provided in this section, the child, pending the hearing of the case, shall be detained at the training school subject to §§ 14-1-11 and 14-1-27.