2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 12 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 12-21 - Recovery of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures
Chapter 12-21-10 - Disposition of recoveries.
§ 12-21-10 Disposition of recoveries. – Unless otherwise specially provided:
(1) All fines recovered shall be to the use of the state;
(2) All penalties and pecuniary forfeitures, one-half ( 1/2) to the use of the state and one-half ( 1/2) to the use of the person who shall sue for it; and
(3) All forfeitures of personal property shall be disposed of as provided by law.
History of Section.
(G.L. 1896, ch. 288, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 357, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 410, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 631, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 12-21-10.)
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