The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote
the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the citizens
of the Town of Charlestown.
Pursuant to § 45-2 of the Rhode Island
General Laws, a Juvenile Hearing Board shall be established in the
Town of Charlestown for the purpose of hearing all cases referred
to it by the juvenile division of the police department or the Chief
of Police with respect to persons under the age of eighteen (18) who
are charged with violating the criminal laws of the State of Rhode
Island or the Town of Charlestown.
Appointed members of the Board shall be eligible
for reappointment, and upon expiration of their term shall continue
to serve until replaced or reappointed. In the event of a vacancy
on the Board, interim appointments of appointed members may be made
by the Town Council to complete the unexpired term of the vacant position.
The Ordinance shall apply to all juveniles alleged
to have committed an offense after the date of enactment. This Ordinance
shall take effect and be made part of the Code of Ordinances of the
Town of Charlestown, Rhode Island, upon its passage and all ordinances
and parts of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Charlestown, Rhode
Island, inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed.