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2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 12 - Criminal Procedure
CHAPTER 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses
§ 12-30-11 - Priority for trial.
SECTION 12-30-11
§ 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.
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