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Rhode Island · Through site files published 2025-08-13 · Newer source version available

R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-5-4: Treatment without parental consent.

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  1. Title 14 Delinquent and Dependent Children
  2. Chapter 5 Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency

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, non-custodial treatment services may be provided by a qualified professional without parental consent; provided, during the course of treatment, the qualified professional shall make attempts to obtain permission from the child to obtain parental consent for and parental involvement in the treatment services.

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