# R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-4: Idleness or frequenting of disreputable places

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-4
- **Heading:** Idleness or frequenting of disreputable places
- **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 14-1-4

## Text

Every child who has completed sixteen (16) years of life and has not completed eighteen (18) years of life and who habitually spends his or her time in idleness without just and sufficient reason or cause, or in frequenting poolrooms, places where intoxicating liquors are sold, gambling places, or houses of ill repute, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction shall be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), or shall be imprisoned not exceeding one year.

## 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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