§ 11-9-3 Seizure and custody of exploited
child – Proceedings as against neglected child. –
The town sergeant of any town, the chief of police of any city, or any agent of
the director of children, youth and families may enter any place where any
child may be held, detained or employed in violation of §§ 11-9-1
– 11-9-8, and, without process of law, seize and detain the child and hold
him or her as a witness to testify upon the trial of any person charged with
violating the provisions of §§ 11-9-1 – 11-9-8; and if prior to
or upon conviction of the offender, no person shall appear who is entitled to
the custody of the child, the officer having the child in custody may bring
proceedings against the child as a neglected child under the provisions of
chapter 1 of title 14.
(G.L. 1896, ch. 115, § 6; P.L. 1897, ch. 475, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch.
139, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 142, § 6; P.L. 1926, ch. 844, § 1; G.L.
1938, ch. 425, § 3; P.L. 1950, ch. 2416, § 3; G.L. 1956, §
11-9-3; P.L. 1969, ch. 242, § 1.)