There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 12 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 12-9 - Extradition
Section 12-9-29 - Immunity from civil process arising out of occurrence for which extradited.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 12-9-29 (2017)
§ 12-9-29. Immunity from civil process arising out of occurrence for which extradited.
A person brought into this state by, or after waiver of, extradition based on a criminal charge shall not be subject to service of personal process in civil actions arising out of the same facts as the criminal proceedings to answer which he or she is being or has been returned, until he or she has been convicted in the criminal proceeding, or, if acquitted, until he or she has had reasonable opportunity to return to the state from which he or she was extradited.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1947, ch. 1890, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 12-9-29.)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Rhode Island may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
