# R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-5.1: Age in dispute

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T14_C14-1_S14-1-5.1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-5.1
- **Heading:** Age in dispute
- **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 14-1-5.1

## Text

In any proceeding under this chapter where the age of a person is in dispute, the person whose age is in dispute shall prove his or her age to the reasonable satisfaction of the court.

## 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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