2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children
CHAPTER 14-5 - Treatment of Juveniles for Chemical Dependency
§ 14-5-4 - Treatment without parental consent.
SECTION 14-5-4
§ 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, 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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