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2022 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 12 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 12-17 - Trial
- Section 12-17-1. - Trial in superior court only on indictment, information, or appeal — Venue.
- Section 12-17-2. - “Not guilty” plea inferred.
- Section 12-17-3. - Waiver of jury trial — Special findings and rulings.
- Section 12-17-4. - Repealed.
- Section 12-17-5. - Continuance of trial to conclusion after opening to jury.
- Section 12-17-6. - Control and disposition of property used as evidence.
- Section 12-17-7. - Release of property held as evidence after escape of defendant.
- Section 12-17-8. - Compulsory process for defense witnesses.
- Section 12-17-9. - Defendant as witness.
- Section 12-17-10. - Defendant’s spouse as witness.
- Section 12-17-10.1. - Spouse as witness in domestic or child abuse actions.
- Section 12-17-11. - Commitment of witness on presumption of perjury.
- Section 12-17-12. - Detention of evidence as to perjury.
- Section 12-17-13. - Jury ordered not to separate.
- Section 12-17-14. - Conviction of lesser-included offense or attempt.
- Section 12-17-15. - Compelling evidence in criminal proceedings — Immunity.
- Section 12-17-16. - Defendant’s right of discovery.
- Section 12-17-17. - Restrictions on the defense of provocation.
- Section 12-17-18. - Restrictions on the defense of diminished capacity.
- Section 12-17-19. - Restrictions on the defense of self-defense.
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