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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 12 - Criminal Procedure » Chapter 12-1.3 - Expungement of Criminal Records

Section 12-1.3-1. – Definitions.

§ 12-1.3-1. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter only, the following definitions apply: (1) “Crime of violence” includes murder, manslaughter, first degree arson, kidnapping with intent to extort, robbery, larceny from the person, first degree sexual assault, second degree sexual assault, first and second degree child molestation, assault with intent to murder, assault with intent […]

Section 12-1.3-2. – Motion for expungement.

§ 12-1.3-2. Motion for expungement. (a) Any person who is a first offender may file a motion for the expungement of all records and records of conviction for a felony or misdemeanor by filing a motion in the court in which the conviction took place; provided, that no person who has been convicted of a […]

Section 12-1.3-5. – Expungement of marijuana records.

§ 12-1.3-5. Expungement of marijuana records. (a) Any person with a prior civil violation, misdemeanor or felony conviction for possession only of a marijuana offense that has been decriminalized subsequent to the date of conviction shall be entitled to have the civil violation or criminal conviction automatically expunged, notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 1.3 of […]