§ 14-5-4 - Treatment without parental consent. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 14-5-4

   § 14-5-4  Treatment without parentalconsent. – In the event a child refuses permission to contact parents to seek parentalconsent and if, in the judgment of a qualified professional, that contact wouldnot be helpful or would be deleterious to the child who is voluntarily seekingtreatment for substance abuse or chemical dependency, then non-invasive,non-custodial treatment services may be provided by a qualified professionalwithout parental consent; provided, during the course of treatment, thequalified professional shall make attempts to obtain permission from the childto obtain parental consent for and parental involvement in the treatmentservices.