The bill amends Section 8-10-23.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 8-10, titled "Family Court," to establish a statewide juvenile hearing board. The juvenile hearing board is granted the authority to order a juvenile offender to attend a rehabilitative driving course operated by a college or university accredited by the State of Rhode Island, if the circumstances of the offense indicate that such programs would be beneficial to the juvenile. The order may also include a provision for the juvenile to pay reasonable tuition for the course.

Additionally, the order shall contain findings of fact and must be submitted to the chief magistrate of the traffic tribunal. If the juvenile fails to comply with the order after notice and hearing, a show cause hearing will be conducted by the traffic tribunal to determine whether grounds exist for the suspension or revocation of the juvenile's license or registration. Notice and hearings before the traffic tribunal will follow the provisions of chapter 41.1 of title 31. This act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2982: 8-10-23.1