Bill > H5649

This bill amends the existing law governing statewide juvenile hearing boards by granting them the authority to order juvenile offenders to attend a rehabilitative driving course as part of their disposition. Specifically, the juvenile hearing board can mandate attendance at a driving course operated by a Rhode Island accredited college or university if the board determines such a program would be beneficial to the juvenile based on the circumstances of their offense. The board may also include provisions for paying the course tuition, unless the juvenile cannot afford it. The order must include specific findings of fact and be submitted to the chief magistrate of the traffic tribunal. If a juvenile fails to comply with the course attendance order after receiving proper notice and a hearing, the traffic tribunal can conduct a show cause hearing to potentially suspend or revoke the juvenile's license or registration. This bill aims to provide an additional rehabilitative option for juvenile offenders who have committed driving-related offenses, with a structured enforcement mechanism through the traffic tribunal.

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