Waiver of jurisdiction over adult

R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-9., under Chapter 14-1 Proceedings in Family Court.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-9.

If an adult is charged with an offense over which the family court may have jurisdiction by virtue of § 14-1-8, 11-9-9, or 8-10-4, the court may waive jurisdiction over the adult and order that adult held for trial under the regular procedure of the court which would otherwise have jurisdiction of that offense.