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RI Gen L § 12-29-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-2 - Definitions.

§ 12-29-2. Definitions.(a) "Domestic violence" includes, but is not limited to, any of the following crimes when committed by one family or household member against another:(1) Simple assault (§ 11-5-3);(2) Felony assaults (chapter 5 of title 11);(3) Vandalism (§ 11-44-1);(4) Disorderly conduct (§ 11-45-1);(5) Trespass (§ 11-44-26);(6) Kidnapping (§ 11-26-1);(7) Child-snatching (§ 11-26-1.1);(8) Sexual assault (§§ 11-37-2, 11-37-4);(9) Homicide (§§ 11-23-1 and 11-23-3);(10) Violation of the provisions of a protective order entered pursuant to § 15-5-19, chapter 15 of title 15, or chapter 8.1 of title 8 where the respondent has knowledge of the order and the penalty for its violation, or a violation of a no contact order issued pursuant to § 12-29-4;(11) Stalking (chapter 59 of title 11);(12) Refusal to relinquish or to damage or to obstruct a telephone (§ 11-35-14);(13) Burglary and Unlawful Entry (chapter 8 of title 11);(14) Arson (chapter 4 of title 11);(15) Cyberstalking and cyberharassment (§ 11-52-4.2);(16) Domestic assault by strangulation § 11-5-2.3; and(17) Electronic tracking of motor vehicles (§ 11-69-1).(b) "Family or household member" means spouses, former spouses, adult persons related by blood or marriage, adult persons who are presently residing together or who have resided together in the past three (3) years, and persons who have a child in common regardless of whether they have been married or have lived together, or persons who are, or have been, in a substantive dating or engagement relationship within the past one year which shall be determined by the court's consideration of the following factors:(1) The length of time of the relationship;(2) The type of the relationship;(3) The frequency of the interaction between the parties.(c) "Protective order" means an order issued pursuant to § 15-5-19, chapter 15 of title 15, or chapter 8.1 of title 8.(d) "Victim" means a family or household member who has been subjected to domestic violence.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 539, § 6; P.L. 1990, ch. 390, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 314, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 144, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 259, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 300, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 475, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 73, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 97, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 278, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 284, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 39, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 41, § 2.
RI Gen L § 12-29-4.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-4.1 - Speedy trial.

§ 12-29-4.1. Speedy trial.In any action under this chapter, the court and the attorney general's office shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the victim must endure the stress of involvement in the proceeding. In ruling on any motion or request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of the victim. This provision establishes a right to a speedy trial to the victim and shall not be construed as creating any additional rights for, or diminishing any rights of the defendant.History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 92, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 105, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-29-5.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-5.1 - Oversight committee created - Composition.

§ 12-29-5.1. Oversight committee created — Composition.(a) There is created a batterers intervention standards oversight committee, referred to in this chapter as the committee pursuant to the provisions of § 12-29-5.(b) The committee shall meet no fewer than four (4) times per year at the call of the chairperson or upon petition of a majority of committee members.(c) The committee shall consist of thirteen (13) members to be appointed as follows: The director of the department of corrections or his or her designee who shall serve as chairperson of the committee; the director of the Rhode Island justice commission or his or her designee; the executive director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence or his or her designee; a representative from the law enforcement community appointed by the chairperson of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association; the attorney general or his or her designee; the director of Justice Assistance or his or her designee; a qualified elector of this state appointed by the governor; the director of the domestic violence training and monitoring unit or his or her designee; the chief justice of the supreme court or his or her designee; the director of the department of health or his or her designee; a representative of a batterers intervention program appointed by the director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence; the chief judge of the district court or his or her designee; and the director of the Urban League of Rhode Island or his or her designee.(d) Each member of the committee may appoint a permanent designee to attend committee meetings in his or her absence. A quorum of the committee shall consist of a majority of its members.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 165, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-29-5.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-5.3 - Subcommittees, task forces, focus groups and advisory committees.

§ 12-29-5.3. Subcommittees, task forces, focus groups and advisory committees.(a) The committee may establish and appoint any subcommittees, task forces, focus groups and advisory committees that it deems necessary from time to time to carry out the provisions of this chapter.(b) The committee shall promulgate its rules of procedure governing its operations in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 165, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-29-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-6 - Training.

§ 12-29-6. Training.(a) The curriculum for new law enforcement officers presented at the Providence police academy, the state police academy, and the municipal police academy shall include at least eight (8) hours of training on domestic violence issues. That training shall stress the enforcement of criminal law in domestic violence cases and shall include:(1) The nature, extent, and causes of domestic violence;(2) Legal rights of and remedies available to victims of domestic violence;(3) Services and facilities available to victims and batterers;(4) Legal duties imposed on police officers to make arrests and to offer protection and assistance; and(5) Techniques for handling incidents of domestic violence that minimize the likelihood of injury to the officer and promote the safety of the victim.(b) Each law enforcement agency shall provide four (4) hours of in-service training to its officers on issues of domestic violence. This training shall stress the enforcement of criminal law in domestic violence cases and shall include:(1) The nature, extent and causes of domestic violence;(2) Legal rights of and remedies available to victims of domestic violence;(3) Services and facilities available to victims and batterers;(4) Legal duties imposed on police officers to make arrests and to offer protection and assistance; and(5) Techniques for handling incidents of domestic violence that minimize the likelihood of injury to the officer and promote the safety of the victim.(c) There is established within the court system a domestic violence training and monitoring unit, whose responsibilities shall include:(1) Development of curricula for recruit and in-service training of law enforcement personnel;(2) Delivery of that curricula at in-service trainings and at the academies;(3) Development and delivery of training for medical providers concerning the requirements of this section;(4) Development and delivery of training for probation officers in screening abusers for appropriate counseling; and(5) Development of forms, as required in §§ 12-29-8 and 12-29-9, and development of any other assessment tools that are necessary to monitor the implementation of this chapter.(d) The administrative office of the supreme court shall establish an ongoing training program for judges, court personnel, bail commissioners, and clerks to inform them of the policies and procedures of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 539, § 6; P.L. 1989, ch. 469, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 20.
RI Gen L § 12-29-6.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-6.1 - Creation of domestic violence training and monitoring unit.

§ 12-29-6.1. Creation of domestic violence training and monitoring unit.There is created the domestic violence training and monitoring unit, which shall be administered under the direction of the state court administrator.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 223, § 2; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 42.
RI Gen L § 12-29-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-7 - Domestic abuse court advocacy project.

§ 12-29-7. Domestic abuse court advocacy project.(a) There is established within the court system a domestic abuse court advocacy project to provide the services as set forth in subsection (b) of this section. The administrator of the court system may contract with a nonprofit agency or organization which has a demonstrated record of service to victims of domestic violence for the purpose of operating the project.(b) The responsibilities of the project shall include, but not be limited to:(1) Advising victims of domestic violence crimes of their rights pursuant to chapter 28 of this title, and assisting victims in securing those rights;(2) Informing victims of the availability of protective orders and assisting victims in obtaining those orders as appropriate;(3) Referring victims to shelter services, counseling, and other social services, as appropriate; and(4) Monitoring the justice system's response to and treatment of victims of domestic violence crimes.(c) The project shall assure coordination with other victims services programs, shelters, and other organizations or agencies offering services to victims of domestic abuse.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 539, § 6.
RI Gen L § 12-29-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-8 - Domestic violence reports.

§ 12-29-8. Domestic violence reports.(a) A law enforcement officer who responds to or investigates a domestic violence incident shall complete a domestic violence report, whether or not an arrest occurs.(b) For the purpose of establishing accurate data on the extent and severity of domestic violence in the state and on the degree of compliance with the requirements of § 12-29-3, the domestic violence training and monitoring unit of the court system shall prescribe a form for making domestic violence reports. The form shall include, but is not limited to, the following information:(1) Name of the parties;(2) Relationship of the parties;(3) Sex of the parties;(4) Date of birth of the parties;(5) Time and date of the incident;(6) Whether children were involved or whether the alleged act of domestic violence was committed in the presence of children;(7) Type and extent of the alleged abuse;(8) Number and types of weapons involved;(9) Existence of any prior court order; and(10) Any other data that may be necessary for a complete analysis of all circumstances leading to the arrest.(c) Each police department shall forward copies of the reports to the unit at the end of each month.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 539, § 6; P.L. 1994, ch. 134, § 7.
RI Gen L § 12-29-8.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-8.1 - Restraining order no-contact order system (R.O.N.C.O.)

§ 12-29-8.1. Restraining order no-contact order system (R.O.N.C.O.).(a) All domestic violence and sexual assault protective orders must be filed in the R.O.N.C.O. system at the attorney general's bureau of criminal identification (B.C.I.) unit.(b) (1) All protective orders from district court, superior court, family court, police departments and bail commissioners must be filed upon issuance by faxing or delivering the orders to the B.C.I. unit no later than the end of the day of issuance. Orders shall include the following: the terms of the order, the date of issuance, the date of the second hearing (if any), the dates of birth of the parties, and the date of expiration.(2) All modifications and terminations of the orders must also be faxed or delivered to the B.C.I. unit no later than the end of the day of the modification. Any protective order issued pursuant to chapter 15 of title 15, chapter 8.1 of title 8, and chapter 5 of title 15 which is terminated or expires for any reason, and any no-contact order issued by any superior court, district court or family court which is removed, rescinded or expired for any reason shall be expunged within thirty (30) days from the R.O.N.C.O. system and the prior existence of the protective order or no-contact order shall not be disclosed except by court order.(c) A person entitled to protection under an existing protection order shall, upon request, be given a certified copy of the order by the court clerk. The attorney general's B.C.I. unit shall accept the certified copy and enter that copy into the R.O.N.C.O. system.(d) For purposes of this section, "protective orders" includes all family, district, and superior court restraining orders, as well as district and superior court no-contact orders.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 384, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-29-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-9 - Medical data collection reports.

§ 12-29-9. Medical data collection reports.(a) (1) For the purpose of documenting incidents of family violence resulting in injuries treated at medical facilities or by medical providers and of providing statistically valid information on the extent of family violence, the domestic violence training and monitoring unit of the court system shall prescribe a form for making medical data collection reports. The form shall include, but is not limited to the following:(i) Relationship of the parties;(ii) Sex of the parties;(iii) Date of birth of the parties;(iv) Time and date of the incident;(v) Whether the incident is verified by the victim;(vi) Type of injuries;(vii) Whether medical attention or hospitalization is required;(viii) Whether the victim has previously sustained injuries as a result of family violence;(ix) Action taken;(x) Source of the report;(xi) Address of the reporter.(2) The report shall not contain the name of the parties nor any other identifying information.(b) A report shall be completed for any victim being treated for injuries which the victim states resulted from domestic violence or which the mandated medical provider has reasonable cause to believe resulted from domestic violence.(c) The report shall be submitted to the unit on a quarterly basis for quarters ending on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 539, § 6; P.L. 1994, ch. 134, § 7.
RI Gen L § 12-29-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-10 - Severability.

§ 12-29-10. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 539, § 6.
RI Gen L § 12-29-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29-11 - Repealed.

§ 12-29-11. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 12-29.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29.1 - Elderly Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29.1-1 - Short title.

§ 12-29.1-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Elderly Violence Prevention Act."History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 416, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-29.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29.1 - Elderly Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29.1-2 - Legislative purpose.

§ 12-29.1-2. Legislative purpose.(a) The purpose of this chapter is to recognize the importance of violence against the elderly as a serious crime against society and to assure elderly victims of violence the maximum protection from violence which the law and those who enforce the law can provide.(b) It is the intent of the legislature that the official response to cases of crimes of violence against the elderly shall stress the enforcement of the laws to protect the victim and shall communicate the attitude that violent behavior is not excused or tolerated.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 416, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-29.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29.1 - Elderly Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29.1-3 - Definitions.

§ 12-29.1-3. Definitions.The following words as used in this chapter have the following meanings:(1) "Elderly person" means any person over the age of sixty (60) years.(2) "Victim" means any elderly person who has been subjected to a crime of violence.(3) "Violent crimes" includes, but is not limited to, any of the following crimes:(i) Breaking and entering (§ 11-8-2.3);(ii) Felony assaults (§§ 11-5-1, 11-5-2, 11-5-4, 11-5-10, 11-5-10.1, 11-5-10.4);(iii) Simple Assaults (§ 11-5-3);(iv) Kidnapping (§ 11-26-1);(v) Sexual Assault (§§ 11-37-2, 11-37-4); and(vi) Homicide (§§ 11-23-1, 11-23-3).History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 416, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-29.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29.1 - Elderly Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29.1-4 - Law enforcement officers - Duties and immunity.

§ 12-29.1-4. Law enforcement officers — Duties and immunity.(a) The primary duty of law enforcement officers when responding to a violent crime against the elderly situation is to enforce the laws allegedly violated and to protect the victim.(b) (1) When a law enforcement officer responds to a violent crime against an elderly person and has probable cause to believe that a crime of violence has been committed, the officer shall exercise arrest powers pursuant to §§ 12-7-3 and 12-7-4; provided, that the officer may arrest and take into custody the alleged perpetrator of the crime when the officer has probable cause to believe that the person being arrested has committed any of the following acts:(i) A felonious assault;(ii) An assault which has resulted in bodily injury to the victim, whether or not the injury is observable by the responding officer;(iii) Physical action which was intended to cause another person reasonably to fear imminent serious bodily injury or death. "Bodily injury" means physical pain, illness, or an impairment of physical condition;(iv) Violation of a protective order and the violator has previous knowledge of the order and the terms of the order; or(v) Violation of a no-contact order issued pursuant to § 12-29.1-5.(2) The decision to arrest and charge a person under the provisions of this chapter shall not:(i) Be dependent on the specific consent of the victim;(ii) Consider the relationship of the parties; or(iii) Be based solely on a request by the victim.(3) An arrest without warrant made under this section shall be made within twenty-four (24) hours of the alleged crime.(4) If an arrest without warrant cannot be made pursuant to this section, the officer shall advise the victim of the right to file a criminal complaint and shall seek a warrant for arrest if there is probable cause to do so.(c) A law enforcement officer shall not be held liable for false arrest in any civil action for an arrest based on probable cause or for enforcement in good faith of a court order issued pursuant to this chapter.(d) It shall be the responsibility of the law enforcement officer at the scene of a violent crime against the elderly to provide immediate assistance to the victim. This assistance shall include, but not be limited to, assisting the victim to obtain medical treatment if treatment is required, including transportation to an emergency medical treatment facility.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 416, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-29.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29.1 - Elderly Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29.1-5 - Restrictions upon and duties of court.

§ 12-29.1-5. Restrictions upon and duties of court.(a) (1) Because of the likelihood of repeated violence directed at those who have been victims in the past, when a person is charged with or arrested for a crime of violence against an elderly person that person may not be released from custody on bail or personal recognizance before arraignment without first appearing before the court or bail commissioner. The court or bail commissioner authorizing release shall issue a no-contact order prohibiting the person charged or arrested from having contact with the victim.(2) At the time of arraignment or bail hearing the court or bail commissioner shall determine whether a no-contact order shall be issued or extended.(3) Willful violation of a court order issued under subdivision (2) of this subsection is a misdemeanor. The written order releasing the person charged or the written order issued at the time of disposition shall contain the court's directive and shall bear the legend: "Violation of this order is a criminal offense under this section and will subject a violator to arrest". A copy of the order shall be provided to the victim.(4) Whenever an order prohibiting contact is issued, modified, or terminated under subdivision (1), (2) or (3) of this subsection, the clerk of the court shall forward a copy of the order on or before the next judicial day to the appropriate law enforcement agency specified in the order.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 416, § 1.
RI Gen L § 12-29.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 12 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 12-29.1 - Elderly Violence Prevention Act|Section 12-29.1-6 - Speedy trial.

§ 12-29.1-6. Speedy trial.In any action involving a victim sixty-five (65) years of age or older, the court shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the victim must endure the stress of involvement in the proceeding. In ruling on any motion or request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of the victim or witness. This provision establishes a right to speedy trial to the victim and shall not be construed as creating any additional rights in the defendant.History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 161, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 204, § 1.