Section 12-30-7. – Preparation of witness.
§ 12-30-7. Preparation of witness. The law enforcement agency which developed the criminal witness protection program together with the attorney general’s office shall be primarily responsible for debriefing the witness and preparing his or her testimony. Those officers involved in the investigation and prosecution of the cases in which the witness is providing evidence shall […]
Section 12-33-3. – Presentation of claim.
§ 12-33-3. Presentation of claim. All claims of wrongful conviction and imprisonment under this chapter shall be presented to and heard by the presiding justice of the superior court. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 235, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 236, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
Section 12-29-10. – Severability.
§ 12-29-10. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to […]
Section 12-29-11. – Repealed.
§ 12-29-11. Repealed.
Section 12-29-12. – Deborah DeBare domestic violence prevention fund — Policy.
§ 12-29-12. Deborah DeBare domestic violence prevention fund — Policy. (a) The general assembly finds and declares that domestic violence is a serious public health concern in the state of Rhode Island, and that evidence-based domestic violence prevention programs are important tools in decreasing the continuing toll that domestic violence takes on Rhode Island communities, […]
Section 12-29.1-1. – Short title.
§ 12-29.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Elderly Violence Prevention Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 416, § 1.
Section 12-29.1-2. – Legislative purpose.
§ 12-29.1-2. Legislative purpose. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to recognize the importance of violence against the elderly as a serious crime against society and to assure elderly victims of violence the maximum protection from violence which the law and those who enforce the law can provide. (b) It is the intent of […]
Section 12-29.1-3. – Definitions.
§ 12-29.1-3. Definitions. The following words as used in this chapter have the following meanings: (1) “Elderly person” means any person over the age of sixty (60) years. (2) “Victim” means any elderly person who has been subjected to a crime of violence. (3) “Violent crimes” includes, but is not limited to, any of the […]
Section 12-29.1-4. – Law enforcement officers — Duties and immunity.
§ 12-29.1-4. Law enforcement officers — Duties and immunity. (a) The primary duty of law enforcement officers when responding to a violent crime against the elderly situation is to enforce the laws allegedly violated and to protect the victim. (b)(1) When a law enforcement officer responds to a violent crime against an elderly person and […]
Section 12-29.1-5. – Restrictions upon and duties of court.
§ 12-29.1-5. Restrictions upon and duties of court. (a)(1) Because of the likelihood of repeated violence directed at those who have been victims in the past, when a person is charged with or arrested for a crime of violence against an elderly person that person may not be released from custody on bail or personal […]