# R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-2: Orders for benefit of parents

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-2
- **Heading:** Orders for benefit of parents
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15-10 / Section 15-10-2

## Text

Before the trial, with the consent of the defendant, or at the trial, on entry of a plea of guilty, or after conviction, the court may, in its discretion, make any orders and require any conditions for the benefit of the destitute parent that the circumstances of the defendant may require.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-1 § 15-10-1. Penalty for unreasonable neglect of destitute parents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-2 § 15-10-2. Orders for benefit of parents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-3 § 15-10-3. Director of human services as complainant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-4 § 15-10-4. Other parties as complainants €” Jurisdiction and venue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-5 § 15-10-5. Costs paid by state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-6 § 15-10-6. Prosecution of criminal actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-7 § 15-10-7. Right of contribution from other children.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-8 § 15-10-8. Support for certain patients of nursing facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-8.md)

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