§ 12-26-1. Special commission on criminal justice established. (a) There is created a commission to be known as the special commission on criminal justice. The commission shall consist of nineteen (19) members: three (3) of whom shall be from the house of representatives, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same […]
§ 12-26-2. Purpose. The purpose of the commission established by this chapter shall be to develop and implement, on a continuing basis, standards and priorities designed to accomplish the comprehensive and orderly reform of the criminal justice system, and to make recommendations to both the general assembly and the courts for the improvement of the […]
§ 12-26-3. Organization. The members of the commission shall meet at the call of the speaker of the house of representatives and organize and shall select a chairperson from among themselves. History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 113, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 19.
§ 12-26-4. Duties. The duties of the commission shall include: (1) Completion and publication of a comparative analysis of Rhode Island’s criminal procedures and practices with those standards for criminal justice recommended by the American Bar Association and by the President’s National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals; (2) Conducting a study for […]
§ 12-26-5. Annual report. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly annually, on or before April 1 of each year. History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 113, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 19.
§ 12-26-6. Compensation — Clerical assistance — Cooperation of departments and agencies — Quarters. (a) The membership of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed their travel and necessary expenses. (b) The commission may engage any clerical, technical, and other assistance that it may deem necessary, and spend other […]
