Supreme Court of Rhode Island
In Re Paul Harrison
April 29, 20102010 R.I. LEXIS 53
Summary
The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the Family Court’s order placing certified juvenile Paul Harrison in a Temporary Community Placement at Ocean Tides, holding that the statute authorizes a Family Court justice to designate a facility other than the Training School. The Court interpreted the ambiguous language of G.L. 1956 § 14‑1‑7.3 in light of the broader statutory scheme, particularly § 14‑1‑36.1(b). A concurring opinion noted concerns about the Family Court’s procedural handling but did not dispute the holding.