Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 14-3 – Orphanages
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| § 14-3-1 | Power to take custody of children |
| § 14-3-2 | Proceedings to declare child in care of orphanage dependent or neglected |
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 14-3 - Orphanages
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6