If you are under 18, yes - parents are notified and involved in the Family Court process. If you are 18 to 20, the case is in adult District Court and parents are not formally notified by the court, though the practical reality is most parents find out through other channels (insurance, social media, bail logistics).
Will my parents find out about my Rhode Island underage DUI?The RI DUI Guy - Chad F Bank2026-05-23T02:26:40-04:00