# R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-2: Purpose of chapter

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-2
- **Heading:** Purpose of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14-1 / Section 14-1-2

## Text

The purpose of this chapter is:

(1) To secure for each child under its jurisdiction the care, guidance, and control, preferably in his or her own home, that will serve the child€™s welfare and the best interests of the state;

(2) To conserve and strengthen the child€™s family ties wherever possible, removing him or her from the custody of his or her parents only when his or her welfare or the safety and protection of the public cannot be adequately safeguarded without that removal; and

(3) When a child is removed from his or her own family, to secure for him or her custody, care, and discipline as nearly as possible equivalent to that which should have been given by his or her parents.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-1 § 14-1-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-2 § 14-1-2. Purpose of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-3 § 14-1-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-4 § 14-1-4. Idleness or frequenting of disreputable places.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-5 § 14-1-5. Exclusive jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-5.1 § 14-1-5.1. Age in dispute.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-5.2 § 14-1-5.2. Expanded jurisdiction for special immigrant juvenile status findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-6 § 14-1-6. Retention of jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-6.1 § 14-1-6.1. Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-6.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-6.2 § 14-1-6.2. Sentencing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-6.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-7 § 14-1-7. Waiver of jurisdiction or certification hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-7.1 § 14-1-7.1. Waiver of jurisdiction €” Proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-7.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-7.2 § 14-1-7.2. Certification €” Proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-7.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-7.3 § 14-1-7.3. Certification €” Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-7.3.md)

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