Bill > S0279

This bill amends Rhode Island's juvenile hearing board statutes to provide statewide juvenile hearing boards with the authority to order a juvenile offender to attend a rehabilitative driving course as part of their disposition. Specifically, the board may order a juvenile to attend a driving course operated by a Rhode Island-accredited college or university if the circumstances of the offense suggest such a program would be beneficial. The order can include provisions for paying reasonable tuition and must contain specific findings of fact. Additionally, the board is required to submit a copy of the order to the chief magistrate of the traffic tribunal. If a juvenile fails to comply with the course attendance order after receiving notice and a hearing, the traffic tribunal will conduct a show cause hearing to potentially suspend or revoke the juvenile's license or registration. This new provision aims to provide an educational and rehabilitative approach to addressing driving-related offenses committed by juveniles, with a clear enforcement mechanism to ensure compliance.

Justice

https://status.rilegislature.gov/