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RI Gen L § 12-25.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-25.1 - Criminal Royalties|Section 12-25.1-6 - Return of monies to criminally responsible person.

§ 12-25.1-6. Return of monies to criminally responsible person.(a) No funds attributable to a specific alleged criminally responsible person shall be distributed unless and until that person is determined to be criminally responsible as defined in this chapter. Immediately upon the dismissal of charges or the acquittal of the person for the crime which was the subject of the commercial exploitation, all funds recovered by the general treasurer attributable to that person shall be paid to him or her together with any interest which accrued on those funds.(b) Subject to the disposition of all claims and pending claims which have been brought against the funds attributable to the criminally responsible person, he or she may recover the remainder of the funds pursuant to § 12-25.1-3(c)(1)(viii) three (3) years and six (6) months following the last payment to or recovery by the general treasurer of the funds.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-25.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-25.1 - Criminal Royalties|Section 12-25.1-7 - Statute of limitations.

§ 12-25.1-7. Statute of limitations.Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of the general or public laws with respect to the timely bringing of an action, all claims brought against the criminal royalties fund shall be brought within three (3) years of accrual or three (3) years of the last payment to or recovery by the general treasurer of funds or other compensation attributable to the criminally responsible person, whichever is later.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-25.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-25.1 - Criminal Royalties|Section 12-25.1-8 - Public notice.

§ 12-25.1-8. Public notice.The general treasurer, at least once every six (6) months for three (3) years from the date he or she receives those moneys, shall cause to have published a legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the state advising potential claimants that those funds are available to satisfy money judgments pursuant to this chapter. The general treasurer may, in his or her discretion, provide for any additional notice that he or she deems necessary. The expenses of the advertisements shall be charged against the appropriate portion of the fund.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-25.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-25.1 - Criminal Royalties|Section 12-25.1-9 - Legal expenses of criminally responsible person.

§ 12-25.1-9. Legal expenses of criminally responsible person.Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the general treasurer shall make payments from the portion of the criminal royalties fund attributable to a criminally responsible person to that person upon order of the court after a showing that the monies shall be used exclusively for the purpose of retaining legal representation at any stage of the criminal proceedings against the person with respect to the events or conduct being the subject of the commercial exploitation giving rise to the monies paid to or recovered by the criminal royalties fund; provided, that the total of all payments made pursuant to this section shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total monies in the applicable portion of the criminal royalties fund.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-25.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-25.1 - Criminal Royalties|Section 12-25.1-10 - Subterfuge.

§ 12-25.1-10. Subterfuge.Any action taken by or on behalf of any criminally responsible person to circumvent, impede, or frustrate the purpose of this chapter shall be null and void.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-25.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-25.1 - Criminal Royalties|Section 12-25.1-11 - Failure to comply.

§ 12-25.1-11. Failure to comply.Every person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity which enters into a contract within the scope of § 12-25.1-3 but fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to the criminal royalties fund for double the amount which the person or entity should have paid over to the general treasurer pursuant to the contract.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-25.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-25.1 - Criminal Royalties|Section 12-25.1-12 - Severability.

§ 12-25.1-12. Severability.If any of the provisions of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, its invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 328, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-26-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-26 - Special Commission on Criminal Justice|Section 12-26-1 - Special commission on criminal justice established.

§ 12-26-1. Special commission on criminal justice established.(a) There is created a commission to be known as the special commission on criminal justice. The commission shall consist of nineteen (19) members: three (3) of whom shall be from the house of representatives, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party, to be appointed by the speaker; three (3) of whom shall be from the senate, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party, to be appointed by the president of the senate; eight (8) of whom shall be the chief justice of the supreme court, the presiding justice of the superior court, the chief judge of the family court, the chief judge of the district court, the attorney general, the public defender, the mental health advocate, and the state court administrator, all of whom shall serve ex officio; one of whom shall be a member of the bar association who has experience in criminal practice to be appointed by the governor; four (4) of whom shall be representative of the public to be appointed by the governor and to serve for terms of two (2) years. All ex officio members shall have the right to vote on all matters which are considered by the commission.(b) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled in like manner as the original appointment.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 113, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 12.
RI Gen L § 12-26-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-26 - Special Commission on Criminal Justice|Section 12-26-2 - Purpose.

§ 12-26-2. Purpose.The purpose of the commission established by this chapter shall be to develop and implement, on a continuing basis, standards and priorities designed to accomplish the comprehensive and orderly reform of the criminal justice system, and to make recommendations to both the general assembly and the courts for the improvement of the criminal justice system.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 113, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-26-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-26 - Special Commission on Criminal Justice|Section 12-26-3 - Organization.

§ 12-26-3. Organization.The members of the commission shall meet at the call of the speaker of the house of representatives and organize and shall select a chairperson from among themselves.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 113, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 19.
RI Gen L § 12-26-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-26 - Special Commission on Criminal Justice|Section 12-26-4 - Duties.

§ 12-26-4. Duties.The duties of the commission shall include:(1) Completion and publication of a comparative analysis of Rhode Island's criminal procedures and practices with those standards for criminal justice recommended by the American Bar Association and by the President's National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals;(2) Conducting a study for the purpose of revising the statutes relating to crimes and punishments;(3) Conducting a study of sentencing criteria and procedures;(4) Reviewing court organization;(5) Developing a comprehensive strategy to resolve problems encountered in the administration of criminal justice;(6) Studying any matter relating to the criminal justice system deemed worthy by the commission; and(7) Recommending legislation and rules of court for the improvement of criminal justice.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 113, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-26-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-26 - Special Commission on Criminal Justice|Section 12-26-5 - Annual report.

§ 12-26-5. Annual report.The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly annually, on or before April 1 of each year.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 113, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 19.
RI Gen L § 12-26-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-26 - Special Commission on Criminal Justice|Section 12-26-6 - Compensation - Clerical assistance - Cooperation of departments and agencies - Quarters.

§ 12-26-6. Compensation — Clerical assistance — Cooperation of departments and agencies — Quarters.(a) The membership of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed their travel and necessary expenses.(b) The commission may engage any clerical, technical, and other assistance that it may deem necessary, and spend other funds to accomplish its purpose.(c) All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish any advice and information, documentary and otherwise, to the commission and its agents that is deemed necessary or desirable by the commission to facilitate the purposes of this chapter.(d) The director of administration is authorized and directed to provide suitable quarters for the commission.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 113, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-1 - Authority of attorney general.

§ 12-27-1. Authority of attorney general.Whenever the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in the sale, exhibition, or commercial distribution of any obscene book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material, the attorney general may institute a proceeding in the superior court in the county in which the sale, exhibition, or commercial distribution of the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material occurs for an adjudication of the obscenity of the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-1; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-2 - Contents of petition.

§ 12-27-2. Contents of petition.The proceedings shall be instituted by filing with the court a petition:(1) Directed against the book, print, picture, films, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballard, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material;(2) Alleging its obscene nature; and(3) Listing the names and addresses if known, of the author, publisher, and all other persons interested in its sale, exhibition, or commercial distribution.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-2; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-3 - Court examination - Order of notice.

§ 12-27-3. Court examination — Order of notice.Upon the filing of a petition pursuant to § 12-27-2, the court shall immediately examine the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material alleged to be obscene. If an examination is not possible, the court may rely upon sworn allegations contained in the petition. If the court finds no probable cause to believe that the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material is obscene, the court shall dismiss the petition. If the court finds that there is reasonable cause to believe that the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material is obscene, the court may issue an order of notice returnable in or within thirty (30) days, directed against the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photographs, figment, or other material by name or suitable identity, and addressed to all persons interested in the publication, sale, distribution, or exhibition of it. The petition shall then come on for a hearing to determine whether or not the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material is obscene. Notice of the order shall be published once a week for two (2) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the county or city in which the proceeding is filed, and if their names and addresses are known a copy of the order shall be served by registered mail upon the author, publisher, exhibitor, and all other persons interested in the sale or commercial distribution of the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-3; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-4 - Restraining order.

§ 12-27-4. Restraining order.When an order of notice is issued pursuant to § 12-27-3, the court may issue a temporary restraining order against the sale, exhibition, or commercial distribution of the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material alleged to be obscene; and in that event, the matter shall be heard on the question of whether or not the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material is obscene one day after the joinder of issue, and the court shall render a decision within forty-eight (48) hours of the conclusion of the hearing. If, in the event that a restraining order is issued, no hearing on the question of obscenity is commenced within one day after the joinder of issue through no fault of the respondent, or within forty-eight (48) hours of the conclusion of the hearing no decision is rendered by the court, the restraining order shall expire and it shall not be renewed. In determining the time periods set forth in this section, Saturdays, Sundays, and court holidays shall not be counted, and the court shall not be required to hear matters on those days.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-4; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-5 - Parties to hearing.

§ 12-27-5. Parties to hearing.On or before the return date specified in the order of notice issued pursuant to § 12-27-3, the author, publisher, and any person interested in the sale, exhibition, or commercial distribution of the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material may appear and file an answer. The court shall by order permit any other person or persons, not to exceed five (5), to appear and file answers as amicus curiae. In the absence of any other answer having been filed in the court, amicus curiae may participate in hearings thereafter as a party or parties.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-5; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-6 - Unanswered cases.

§ 12-27-6. Unanswered cases.If no one appears and files an answer on or before the return date specified in the order of notice, the court, upon being satisfied that the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material is obscene, may order the clerk of court to enter a decree or order that the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material is obscene, but the court, in its discretion, may except from its decree a restricted category of persons to whom the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material may be exhibited, sold, or distributed.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-6; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-7 - Hearing in answered case.

§ 12-27-7. Hearing in answered case.If an appearance is entered and an answer filed, the court shall order the proceedings set on the calendar for a prompt hearing, which in the event a temporary restraining order has been issued, shall occur within the time limit specifically set forth in § 12-27-4. The court shall conduct the hearing in accordance with the rules of civil procedure applicable to the trial of cases by the court without a jury. At the hearing, the court shall receive evidence, pertaining to the obscenity involved, as the term "obscene" is defined in § 11-31-1.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-7; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-8 - Written decision of court.

§ 12-27-8. Written decision of court.In making a decision on the obscenity of the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material, the court shall consider, among other things, the evidence offered pursuant to § 12-27-7, if any, and shall make a written determination upon every consideration relied upon in the proceeding in its findings of fact and conclusions of law or in a memorandum accompanying them. No book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material shall be found to be obscene unless the court expressly finds it to be obscene beyond a reasonable doubt.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-8; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-9 - Decree in answered case - Automatic vacation of restraining order.

§ 12-27-9. Decree in answered case — Automatic vacation of restraining order.(a) If the court finds the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material not obscene, the court shall order the clerk of the court to enter a decree or order accordingly. If it finds the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material obscene, the court shall order the clerk of the court to enter a decree or order to that effect, but the court, in its discretion, may except from its judgment a restricted category of persons to whom the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material may be sold, exhibited, or distributed.(b) In the event that a restraining order has been entered pursuant to § 12-27-4, it shall be automatically vacated if no decree or order is entered within three (3) days after the conclusion of the hearing on the merits or if a decree or order that the material is not obscene is entered within that period.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-9; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-10 - Sale while order or decree in effect.

§ 12-27-10. Sale while order or decree in effect.While a temporary restraining order made pursuant to § 12-27-4 is in effect, or after the entry of a decree or order pursuant to § 12-27-6, or after the entry of a decree or order pursuant to § 12-27-9(a), any person who sells, exhibits, commercially distributes, or commercially publishes or who has the book, print, picture, film, motion picture film, magazine, pamphlet, ballad, printed paper, written material, photograph, figment, or other material with intent to sell, exhibit, or commercially distribute or commercially publish it, is presumed to have knowledge that it is obscene under chapter 31 of title 11.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-10; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-11 - Appeals.

§ 12-27-11. Appeals.Any party to the proceeding, including the petitioner, may appeal to the supreme court, as provided by law, from the decree or order of the court entered pursuant to § 12-27-9(a).History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-11; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-27-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications|Section 12-27-12 - Applicability.

§ 12-27-12. Applicability.The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to be a necessary prerequisite to the filing of criminal charges under any other statute.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-12; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-28-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-28 - Victim's Rights|Section 12-28-1 - Short title.

§ 12-28-1. Short title.This chapter may be cited as the "Victim's Bill of Rights".History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 265, § 1.