Section 12-33-6. – Non-exclusivity.
§ 12-33-6. Non-exclusivity. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit a person who has been wrongfully convicted and incarcerated as a result of the misfeasance or malfeasance on the part of the state or any of its political subdivisions from seeking compensation or relief pursuant to any other action or suit […]
Section 12-33-7. – Limitations.
§ 12-33-7. Limitations. Any person claiming compensation under this section based on a pardon that was granted or the vacated or reversed judgment of conviction that occurred before June 30, 2021, shall file such claim not later than three (3) years after June 30, 2021. Any person claiming compensation under this section based on a […]
Section 12-30-9. – Monitoring.
§ 12-30-9. Monitoring. The witness protection review board shall examine the status of each case involving a protected criminal witness at three (3) month intervals. Any change in the terms of confinement of the witness must be reported to the board within five (5) days of its occurrence. History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § […]
Section 12-33-5. – Funding.
§ 12-33-5. Funding. Any awards, amounts, or fees awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall, at the direction of the court, be provided by the general treasurer from the general fund. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 235, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 236, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
Section 12-30-10. – Rules and regulations.
§ 12-30-10. Rules and regulations. The attorney general and the state police shall promulgate rules and regulations in furtherance of the administration of their responsibilities pursuant to this chapter. Those rules and regulations shall be submitted to the witness protection review board. Any amendment of or addition to those rules shall be submitted to the […]
Section 12-30-11. – Priority for trial.
§ 12-30-11. Priority for trial. In order to minimize the period of time during which protection must be provided for the witness, the trial of cases in which a protected witness will be testifying shall, upon application of the attorney general, be given priority on the criminal trial calendar by the superior court. History of […]
Section 12-30-12. – Annual report.
§ 12-30-12. Annual report. (a) On the second Friday of January of each year, the attorney general shall submit a report to the general assembly stating the number of proposed agreements submitted to the witness protection review board during the previous year and the number of agreements approved by the board and the attorney general. […]
Section 12-30-13. – Confidentiality of information.
§ 12-30-13. Confidentiality of information. (a) All personally descriptive information, including, but not limited to, names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, license or identification card numbers, automobile registration numbers, or any other data that may compromise the identity or security of a witness protection program participant, applicant, or former participant or […]
Section 12-31-1. – Community restitution.
§ 12-31-1. Community restitution. The general assembly declares that the words “public community service” which appear through this title shall now be substituted with and referred to as “public community restitution”. History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 454, § 2.
Section 12-32-1. – Definitions.
§ 12-32-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Adverse result” means: (i) Endangering the life or physical safety of an individual; (ii) Flight from prosecution; (iii) Destruction of, or tampering with, evidence; (iv) Intimidation of potential witnesses; or (v) Otherwise seriously jeopardizing an investigation or unduly delaying a trial. (2) “Electronic device” means any […]