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2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 12 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 12-17 - Trial
- Chapter 12-17-1 - Trial in superior court only on indictment, information, or appeal Venue.
- Chapter 12-17-2 - "Not guilty" plea inferred.
- Chapter 12-17-3 - Waiver of jury trial Special findings and rulings.
- Chapter 12-17-4 - Repealed.
- Chapter 12-17-5 - Continuance of trial to conclusion after opening to jury.
- Chapter 12-17-6 - Control and disposition of property used as evidence.
- Chapter 12-17-7 - Release of property held as evidence after escape of defendant.
- Chapter 12-17-8 - Compulsory process for defense witnesses.
- Chapter 12-17-9 - Defendant as witness.
- Chapter 12-17-10 - Defendant's spouse as witness.
- Chapter 12-17-10.1 - Spouse as witness in domestic or child abuse actions.
- Chapter 12-17-11 - Commitment of witness on presumption of perjury.
- Chapter 12-17-12 - Detention of evidence as to perjury.
- Chapter 12-17-13 - Jury ordered not to separate.
- Chapter 12-17-14 - Conviction of lesser-included offense or attempt.
- Chapter 12-17-15 - Compelling evidence in criminal proceedings Immunity.
- Chapter 12-17-16 - Defendant's right of discovery.
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