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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-1. - Statement of purpose.

§ 12-30-1. Statement of purpose.
The effective prosecution of persons involved in organized criminal activity often requires the development and use of testimony obtained from witnesses who were themselves involved in crime. These witnesses include victims of crime, material witnesses or any person prepared to provide relevant testimony or information to law enforcement officers engaged in an ongoing criminal investigation, or to any court. These witnesses are to be protected from actions wrongfully taken against them, or their family, because of their participation as a witness. The standards set forth in this chapter are intended:
(1)
To encourage the cooperation of potential witnesses with law enforcement authorities;
(2)
To assure the safety and security of those witnesses;
(3)
To provide accountability in the cost and operation of the witness program; and
(4)
To protect the community from those with a history of criminal behavior.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 65, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 244, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-2. - Agreement with witness.

§ 12-30-2. Agreement with witness.
Whenever any law enforcement official of the state or any city or town determines that a person who is: (1) incarcerated upon conviction for a felony; (2) indicted or informed against for a felony; or (3) the subject of a felony investigation; is willing to give evidence regarding the commission of felony offenses within the state in exchange for a reduction of his or her sentence, assistance in obtaining parole, the dismissal or reduction of charges pending against him or her, and/or immunity from prosecution, the official shall immediately notify the attorney general. An assistant attorney general and the law enforcement official shall interview the prospective witness to determine what information he or she possesses and what consideration he or she is seeking for his or her testimony. If they determine that the evidence proffered is reliable and that the consideration sought is reasonable, the assistant attorney general shall prepare a written memorandum setting forth all of the terms of the agreement which shall be signed by the witness, a representative of the law enforcement agency initiating the case, and representative of the attorney general’s office. The terms of the agreement shall include the length and manner of custodial supervision to be provided in order to accomplish both the protection and incarceration of the criminal witness. The document shall explicitly state that the agreement will become void if the criminal witness violates the terms of his or her confinement, fails to provide the promised information and assistance to the prosecution, or commits a new crime. The prospective witness shall be afforded the right to counsel during the negotiation and execution of the agreement. The memorandum shall not become binding and enforceable by the parties until approved in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 12-30-3.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-3. - Witness protection review board.

§ 12-30-3. Witness protection review board.
(a)
There is created within the attorney general’s office a witness protection review board, consisting of an assistant attorney general appointed by the attorney general, an officer of the state police appointed by the superintendent of state police, and a municipal police chief appointed by the president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association.
(b)
No agreement which obligates any law enforcement agency of the state or its municipalities to provide protection for and/or to release from custody, or dismiss pending charges against any criminal witness (i.e., a person who is incarcerated upon conviction for a felony, who is indicted or informed against for a felony, or who is the subject of a felony investigation) in exchange for his or her testimony, shall take effect until it has been approved by a majority vote of the review board. The board shall review each agreement to determine whether:
(1)
The evidence proffered justifies the reduction of sentence and/or dismissal of charges;
(2)
Adequate provision has been made to insure the safety of the witness and his or her immediate family, if any, during the times in which he or she will be cooperating with law enforcement authorities and during his or her resettlement thereafter;
(3)
The witness will serve any sentence of confinement imposed upon him or her for his or her crimes in a sufficiently restrictive environment;
(4)
The cost of maintaining the witness in the protection program is reasonable; and
(5)
The witness will pose any threat of future criminality if released into the community pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
(c)
In determining whether to approve the agreement, the board shall consider whether the particular witness could be better managed if responsibility for his or her custody were transferred to the witness protection program, operated by the United States Justice Department.
(d)
The recommendation of the review board shall be presented to the attorney general, whose approval shall be required prior to implementation of the agreement. Once approved by the review board and the attorney general, any provision of the agreement reducing the sentence of, transferring the custody of, dismissing the charges against, and/or agreeing to immunize the witness must be presented to the superior court for its approval in accordance with applicable statutes and the rules of that court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-4. - Noncriminal witnesses.

§ 12-30-4. Noncriminal witnesses.
Whenever any law enforcement official of the state or any city or town determines that a prospective witness who is not incarcerated, charged, or under investigation for commission of a felony requires custodial protection and/or assistance with relocation due to a threat to the safety of that witness or his or her family, the official shall immediately notify the attorney general. An assistant attorney general and the law enforcement official shall interview the prospective witness to determine what information he or she possesses and what level of protection is required. If they determine that the evidence proffered is reliable and that the protection is necessary, the assistant attorney general shall prepare a written memorandum setting forth a summation of the information to be provided and the nature and cost of the protection to be afforded. This memorandum shall be presented to the witness protection review board for its review and approval pursuant to § 12-30-3.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-5. - Supervision.

§ 12-30-5. Supervision.
Whenever the terms of an agreement with a criminal witness provide for him or her to serve a period of incarceration in the state, his or her confinement shall be either at the adult correctional institutions (ACI) or at a facility maintained and supervised by the state police. The court by order shall set forth whether custody of the criminal witness shall be maintained by the department of corrections or the state police. If the place of confinement is other than at the ACI, the witness shall be under guard by law enforcement officials at all times. He or she shall not be permitted to leave the place of confinement unless escorted by a law enforcement guard. The officers selected to guard the witness shall have no other involvement in the case or cases in which the witness is providing evidence.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 326, § 3; P.L. 1990, ch. 327, § 3; P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-6. - Record of supervision.

§ 12-30-6. Record of supervision.
(a)
The agency responsible for supervision of the protected criminal witness shall maintain a daily record of the witness’ activities. That record shall include, but not be limited to:
(1)
The identity of all persons assigned to guard the witness and the hours of their duty;
(2)
The identity of all persons visiting the witness and the purpose and duration of those visits;
(3)
The identity of all persons making telephone calls to or being called by the witness and the purposes and duration of those calls;
(4)
The destination and purpose of any movement of the witness from his or her place of confinement, the identity of any persons traveling with the witness, and the duration of the trip; and
(5)
An itemization of all expenditures of public funds made by or on behalf of the witness and who authorized those expenditures.
(b)
The record shall be made available to the witness protection review board for its examination, in furtherance of the monitoring process set forth in § 12-30-9.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-7. - Preparation of witness.

§ 12-30-7. Preparation of witness.
The law enforcement agency which developed the criminal witness protection program together with the attorney general’s office shall be primarily responsible for debriefing the witness and preparing his or her testimony. Those officers involved in the investigation and prosecution of the cases in which the witness is providing evidence shall not be assigned to guard the witness.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-8. - Funding.

§ 12-30-8. Funding.
The cost of maintaining a protected criminal witness in custody shall be paid by the attorney general from funds appropriated to his or her office for that purpose. Expenditures shall be monitored by the witness protection review board, which shall determine an appropriate budget for the maintenance of each witness. In determining that budget, the board shall consider the standard of living provided for inmates at the adult correctional institutions.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-9. - Monitoring.

§ 12-30-9. Monitoring.
The witness protection review board shall examine the status of each case involving a protected criminal witness at three (3) month intervals. Any change in the terms of confinement of the witness must be reported to the board within five (5) days of its occurrence.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-10. - Rules and regulations.

§ 12-30-10. Rules and regulations.
The attorney general and the state police shall promulgate rules and regulations in furtherance of the administration of their responsibilities pursuant to this chapter. Those rules and regulations shall be submitted to the witness protection review board. Any amendment of or addition to those rules shall be submitted to the board within thirty (30) days of their promulgation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 326, § 3; P.L. 1990, ch. 327, § 3; P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 21.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-11. - Priority for trial.

§ 12-30-11. Priority for trial.
In order to minimize the period of time during which protection must be provided for the witness, the trial of cases in which a protected witness will be testifying shall, upon application of the attorney general, be given priority on the criminal trial calendar by the superior court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-12. - Annual report.

§ 12-30-12. Annual report.
(a)
On the second Friday of January of each year, the attorney general shall submit a report to the general assembly stating the number of proposed agreements submitted to the witness protection review board during the previous year and the number of agreements approved by the board and the attorney general.
(b)
In addition, the report shall provide:
(1)
The number of witnesses currently in the program;
(2)
The number of witnesses in the custody of the department of corrections and in the custody of the state police;
(3)
The charges pending against each witness and the proposed disposition resulting from his or her cooperation;
(4)
The number of indictments that have resulted from information obtained from each witness;
(5)
The number of convictions that have resulted from the information obtained from each witness and the sentences imposed by the court; and
(6)
An itemization of all expenditures of public funds made by or on behalf of each witness, listed by the purpose of the expenditure.
(c)
The report shall not disclose the identity of any witness not already publicly known to be participating in the program, nor shall it disclose any specific information that might tend to reveal the location of the witness.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 326, § 3; P.L. 1990, ch. 327, § 3; P.L. 1990, ch. 331, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-30 - Protection and Supervision of Criminal Witnesses › Section 12-30-13. - Confidentiality of information.

§ 12-30-13. Confidentiality of information.
(a)
All personally descriptive information, including, but not limited to, names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, license or identification card numbers, automobile registration numbers, or any other data that may compromise the identity or security of a witness protection program participant, applicant, or former participant or applicant, is not subject to disclosure pursuant to chapter 2 of title 38.
(b)
Except as provided for in this chapter and any superior court rule of criminal procedure, all information regarding the whereabouts of or expenditures concerning a witness who is participating in witness protection, or whose participation has ended, been terminated, or revoked by the witness protection review board, shall not be released where that release of information would tend to compromise security or endanger witnesses participating in the witness protection program.
(c)
All information concerning any meetings of the witness protection review board shall not be subject to disclosure pursuant to chapter 46 of title 42.
(d)
The witness protection review board shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter 2 of title 37 in connection with its procurement of any goods, equipment, or services necessary to the implementation of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 2001, ch. 65, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 244, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-31 - Community Restitution › Section 12-31-1. - Community restitution.

§ 12-31-1. Community restitution.
The general assembly declares that the words “public community service” which appear through this title shall now be substituted with and referred to as “public community restitution”.
History of Section.
P.L. 1998, ch. 454, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-32 - Cell Phone Tracking › Section 12-32-1. - Definitions.

§ 12-32-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1)
“Adverse result” means:
(i)
Endangering the life or physical safety of an individual;
(ii)
Flight from prosecution;
(iii)
Destruction of, or tampering with, evidence;
(iv)
Intimidation of potential witnesses; or
(v)
Otherwise seriously jeopardizing an investigation or unduly delaying a trial.
(2)
“Electronic device” means any device that enables access to, or use of, an electronic communication service (as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2510(15)), remote computing service (as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2711(2)), or location information service.
(3)
“Location information” means any information concerning the location of an electronic device that, in whole or in part, is generated by, or derived from, the operation of that device.
(4)
“Location information service” means a global positioning service or other mapping, locational, or directional information service.
(5)
“Service provider” means the provider of an electronic communications service, remote computing service, or location information service.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 411, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 412, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-32 - Cell Phone Tracking › Section 12-32-2. - Requirement for warrant.

§ 12-32-2. Requirement for warrant.
No agent of the state, or any political subdivision of the state, shall obtain location information without a warrant unless a warrant requirement exception applies.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 411, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 412, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-32 - Cell Phone Tracking › Section 12-32-5. - Reporting requirements.

§ 12-32-5. Reporting requirements.
(a)
By January 31 of each calendar year, each law enforcement agency that collected any location information from electronic devices in the previous calendar year shall issue a report identifying the number of warrants issued for location information for an electronic device that were approved and denied in the previous year, including:
(1)
The identity of the agency making the application; and
(2)
The offense specified in the warrant or application therefor; and
(3)
The number of warrants granted, in full or in part, and the number denied; and
(4)
The number and duration of any extensions of the warrant.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 411, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 412, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 451, § 5.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-32 - Cell Phone Tracking › Section 12-32-6. - Immunity from liability.

§ 12-32-6. Immunity from liability.
No cause of action shall lie in any court against a service provider or such provider’s officers, employees, agents, or other specified persons, for providing information, facilities, or assistance in accordance with the terms of any court order, warrant, or for providing information in reliance on representations by law enforcement that the location information may be obtained without a warrant pursuant to § 12-32-4.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 411, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 412, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-33 - Claims for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment › Section 12-33-1. - Legislative intent.

§ 12-33-1. Legislative intent.
(a)
The general assembly finds that innocent persons who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes through no fault of their own have been uniquely victimized, and are deserving of consideration and remuneration for this miscarriage of justice.
(b)
For the purposes of this chapter, a “wrongful conviction” is a finding of guilt by a jury or judge, later proven incorrect, that results in incarceration for more than one year.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 235, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 236, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-33 - Claims for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment › Section 12-33-2. - Statement of claim for compensation.

§ 12-33-2. Statement of claim for compensation.
(a)
In order to present an actionable claim pursuant to this chapter, the claimant must establish by documentary evidence that:
(1)
Claimant has been convicted of one or more crimes and, as a result of the conviction, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment and has served all or part of said sentence; and
(2)
On grounds not inconsistent with innocence:
(i)
Claimant was pardoned of the crime or crimes upon which claimant was sentenced and that are the grounds for the complaint; or
(ii)
The judgment of conviction was vacated for reasons other than the ineffective assistance of counsel; or
(iii)
The judgment of conviction was reversed for reasons other than the ineffective assistance of counsel; and
(iv)
The accusatory instrument was dismissed; and
(3)
The claim is not time-barred by the provisions of this chapter.
(b)
The claims shall be verified by the claimant.
(c)
If the court determines after an examination of the claim that the claimant has not alleged sufficient facts to succeed at trial it shall dismiss the claim, either on its own motion or on the state’s motion.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 235, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 236, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-33 - Claims for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment › Section 12-33-3. - Presentation of claim.

§ 12-33-3. Presentation of claim.
All claims of wrongful conviction and imprisonment under this chapter shall be presented to and heard by the presiding justice of the superior court.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 235, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 236, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-33 - Claims for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment › Section 12-33-5. - Funding.

§ 12-33-5. Funding.
Any awards, amounts, or fees awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall, at the direction of the court, be provided by the general treasurer from the general fund.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 235, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 236, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-33 - Claims for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment › Section 12-33-6. - Non-exclusivity.

§ 12-33-6. Non-exclusivity.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit a person who has been wrongfully convicted and incarcerated as a result of the misfeasance or malfeasance on the part of the state or any of its political subdivisions from seeking compensation or relief pursuant to any other action or suit authorized by law.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 235, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 236, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 12 - Criminal Procedure › Chapter 12-33 - Claims for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment › Section 12-33-7. - Limitations.

§ 12-33-7. Limitations.
Any person claiming compensation under this section based on a pardon that was granted or the vacated or reversed judgment of conviction that occurred before June 30, 2021, shall file such claim not later than three (3) years after June 30, 2021. Any person claiming compensation under this section based on a pardon that was granted or the vacated or reversed judgment of conviction on or after June 30, 2021, shall file such claim not later than three (3) years after the date of such pardon or the vacated or reversed judgment of conviction.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 235, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 236, § 1, effective July 8, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-5 - Station Houses for Women › Section 13-5-1. - Definitions.

§ 13-5-1. Definitions.
In this chapter:
(1)
“Police station” includes any place where persons are temporarily confined under arrest; and
(2)
“Woman” includes any person of the female sex.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 293, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 362, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 415, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 338, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 13-5-1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-5 - Station Houses for Women › Section 13-5-2. - Designation of station houses.

§ 13-5-2. Designation of station houses.
The city or town council in every city or town in this state, except the council of the city of Pawtucket, shall designate one or more station houses within their respective cities or towns for the detention of all women under arrest. The city or town council may, at any time, so designate any additional station house or houses, and may declare any station house or houses to be no longer so designated; provided, at least one station house shall always remain so designated in each city or town.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 293, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 362, § 1; impl. am. P.L. 1910, ch. 626, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 415, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 338, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 13-5-2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-5 - Station Houses for Women › Section 13-5-3. - Appointment, removal, and duties of matrons.

§ 13-5-3. Appointment, removal, and duties of matrons.
The police chief of every city or town shall appoint at least one woman who shall be known as a police matron. The public safety commission of the city of Providence shall appoint at least two (2) women who shall be known as police matrons. A police matron shall not be appointed for any definite term, but may hold office until removal. She may be removed at any time for cause by the appointing body, by a written order stating the cause of removal. Police matrons shall assist with the confinement of all female prisoners.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 293, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 362, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 415, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 338, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 13-5-3; P.L. 1988, ch. 262, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-5 - Station Houses for Women › Section 13-5-4. - Hours of duty of matrons.

§ 13-5-4. Hours of duty of matrons.
(a)
The respective hours of service of the police matrons shall be so arranged by the authorities in charge of the police department that:
(1)
In the city of Providence, at least one matron shall be on duty at all hours of the day and night; and
(2)
In each of the other cities or towns one matron shall be near to and within call of each designated police station at all hours.
(b)
Every police matron:
(1)
In the city of Providence shall, during her hours of service, remain constantly on duty at the station at which she serves; and
(2)
In each of the other cities or towns shall reside at or near the station to which she is attached, and shall hold herself in readiness to answer any call from the station during her hours of service, so long as any woman remains confined at the station.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 293, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 362, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 415, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 338, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 13-5-4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-5 - Station Houses for Women › Section 13-5-5. - Care of female prisoners by matron.

§ 13-5-5. Care of female prisoners by matron.
The police matron shall have, subject only to the general control of the head of the police department, the entire care of all women held under arrest in the station in which she serves or to which she is attached, and may at any time call upon any police officer in the station for assistance.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 293, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 362, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 415, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 338, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 13-5-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-5 - Station Houses for Women › Section 13-5-6. - Accommodations for female prisoners.

§ 13-5-6. Accommodations for female prisoners.
In every station in which a police matron serves, or to which a police matron is attached, sufficient and proper accommodations shall be provided for women confined under arrest. In case those accommodations shall be insufficient or improper, the matron shall notify the police chief, and it shall be the duty of the police chief to notify the city or town council. It shall be the duty of the city or town council to provide, at the expense of the city or town, sufficient and proper accommodations.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 293, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 362, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 415, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 338, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 13-5-6; P.L. 1988, ch. 262, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-5 - Station Houses for Women › Section 13-5-7. - Summons of matron on arrest of woman — Removal to designated station house.

§ 13-5-7. Summons of matron on arrest of woman — Removal to designated station house.
Whenever, in any city or town where any police matron shall be appointed under this chapter, a woman is arrested and taken to a police station to which a matron is attached, and where the matron is not then present, it shall be the duty of the officer in charge of the station to cause the matron to be immediately summoned. Whenever, in any city or town in which a police matron has been appointed, a woman is arrested and taken to the station house to which no matron is attached, it shall be the duty of the officer in charge to cause the woman prisoner to be removed, as soon as possible, to the nearest station house to which a police matron is attached.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 293, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 362, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 415, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 338, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 13-5-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-5 - Station Houses for Women › Section 13-5-8. - Attendance of matrons in court.

§ 13-5-8. Attendance of matrons in court.
At least one police matron in each city or town shall be designated by the chief of police of the city or town to attend before the district and police courts at all times when any woman is to be arraigned before the court, and that matron shall have charge of all women there in attendance awaiting trial or transfer from the court to any other place of detention.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 293, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 362, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 415, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 338, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 13-5-8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-5 - Station Houses for Women › Section 13-5-9. - Salary of matrons.

§ 13-5-9. Salary of matrons.
The salary of the police matrons in each city or town shall be fixed by the city or town council.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 293, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 362, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 415, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 338, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 13-5-9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-5 - Station Houses for Women › Section 13-5-10. - Special statutes saved.

§ 13-5-10. Special statutes saved.
The provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of any special statutes relating to any particular town or city, none of which is repealed by the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 338, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 13-5-10.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-6 - Loss of Rights by Prisoners › Section 13-6-1. - Life prisoners deemed civilly dead.

§ 13-6-1. Life prisoners deemed civilly dead.
Every person imprisoned in the adult correctional institutions for life shall, with respect to all rights of property, to the bond of matrimony and to all civil rights and relations of any nature whatsoever, be deemed to be dead in all respects, as if his or her natural death had taken place at the time of conviction. However, the bond of matrimony shall not be dissolved, nor shall the rights to property or other rights of the husband or wife of the imprisoned person be terminated or impaired, except on the entry of a lawfully obtained decree for divorce.
History of Section.
G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 59; P.L. 1915, ch. 1261, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 407, § 59; G.L. 1938, ch. 624, § 1; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 13-6-1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-6 - Loss of Rights by Prisoners › Section 13-6-2.1. - Suspension from public office upon conviction — Forfeiture of office upon exhaustion of appeals.

§ 13-6-2.1. Suspension from public office upon conviction — Forfeiture of office upon exhaustion of appeals.
(a)
Every person who, while holding elective public office, is convicted of a felony and has exhausted all appeals shall forfeit that public office. The public office shall automatically become vacant by operation of law at the time when the conviction becomes final. The vacancy in office so created shall be filled in accordance with law.
(b)
Every person who, while holding elective public office, is convicted of a felony shall be suspended by operation of law from the performance of all official duties until that public official’s legal status is finally determined. While under suspension, that person shall not receive any salary and/or benefit associated with the public office.
(c)
If the conviction which prompted the suspension is overturned on appeal, the official shall receive any salary and/or benefit which was withheld.
(d)
During the suspension, the duties of the office shall be assumed by the person, if any, who is empowered to assume those duties in the event of the disability of the officeholder.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 418, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-6 - Loss of Rights by Prisoners › Section 13-6-2.2. - Severability of § 13-6-2.1.

§ 13-6-2.2. Severability of § 13-6-2.1.
If any of the provisions of § 13-6-2.1 or the application of those provisions to any person or circumstances is held to be invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the section which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the section are declared to be severable.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 418, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-6 - Loss of Rights by Prisoners › Section 13-6-3. - Wills or conveyances during imprisonment.

§ 13-6-3. Wills or conveyances during imprisonment.
No person who shall be sentenced to imprisonment in the adult correctional institutions shall have any power, during his or her imprisonment, to make a will, or any conveyance of his or her property, or of any part of that property, except by permission of the superior court granted on petition for that power, and on the notice and terms, if any, that the court shall prescribe.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 285, § 53; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 53; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 61; P.L. 1915, ch. 1261, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 407, § 61; G.L. 1938, ch. 624, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 13-6-3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-6 - Loss of Rights by Prisoners › Section 13-6-4. - Application for administration of prisoner’s estate.

§ 13-6-4. Application for administration of prisoner’s estate.
Whenever any person shall be imprisoned in the adult correctional institutions for life or for a term of seven (7) years or more, any creditor of that person may apply to the probate court of the city or town in which the prisoner last lived and was domiciled in this state, or in which he or she shall have any estate, for letters of administration to be granted on the prisoner’s estate to the prisoner’s next of kin or to any disinterested person, during the imprisonment.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 285, § 54; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 54; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 62; P.L. 1915, ch. 1261, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 407, § 62; G.L. 1938, ch. 624, § 4; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 13-6-4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-6 - Loss of Rights by Prisoners › Section 13-6-5. - Notice and appointment of administrator.

§ 13-6-5. Notice and appointment of administrator.
The court may, after giving notice to all interested persons, grant the petition as provided in § 13-6-4 and do all other things required and authorized to be done in the settlement of the estate of a deceased person.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 385, § 55; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 55; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 63; P.L. 1915, ch. 1261, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 407, § 63; G.L. 1938, ch. 624, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 13-6-5.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-6 - Loss of Rights by Prisoners › Section 13-6-6. - Powers of administrator.

§ 13-6-6. Powers of administrator.
Every administrator who shall be appointed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall have the same powers, be subject to the same liabilities, and discharge the same duties as an administrator of the estate of a deceased person.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 285, § 57; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 57; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 65; P.L. 1915, ch. 1261, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 407, § 65; G.L. 1938, ch. 624, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 13-6-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-6 - Loss of Rights by Prisoners › Section 13-6-7. - Bond to secure estate to prisoner — Life prisoners.

§ 13-6-7. Bond to secure estate to prisoner — Life prisoners.
The bond given by the administrator appointed pursuant to § 13-6-5 shall secure to the prisoner, after he or she shall be discharged from the adult correctional institutions, whatever shall remain of his or her estate after payment of his or her debts, the expenses of settling his or her estate, and any sums that the probate court may, from time to time, direct or allow for the support of his or her family. In case of imprisonment for life, the estate of the prisoner shall be divided among his or her heirs at law and distributed in the same way as though he or she were dead.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 285, § 56; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 56; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 64; P.L. 1915, ch. 1261, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 407, § 64; G.L. 1938, ch. 624, § 6; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 13-6-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods › Section 13-7-1. - Short title and purpose of chapter.

§ 13-7-1. Short title and purpose of chapter.
This chapter shall be known as “An Act to Promote the State Use System of Industries in the Public Welfare Institutions”, and shall be interpreted to encourage the production of goods and merchandise in the public welfare institutions of this state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2106, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 64, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 13-7-1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods › Section 13-7-2. - “Public welfare institutions” defined.

§ 13-7-2. “Public welfare institutions” defined.
“Public welfare institutions” as used in this chapter means the adult correctional institutions.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2106, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 64, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 13-7-2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods › Section 13-7-3. - Vocational training opportunities — Production of goods or services.

§ 13-7-3. Vocational training opportunities — Production of goods or services.
(a)
The director of the department of corrections may establish within any of the institutions under his or her control vocational training programs, and programs for the actual manufacture, assembly, repair, fabrication, servicing, and production of commercially saleable commodities and services.
(b)
The director or his or her designee may permit private persons, firms, or corporations, to establish and maintain the training and production activities within any of the institutions under his or her management and control, upon any terms and conditions that the director shall approve.
(c)
In respect to the actual production of goods or services, as distinct from training programs, the director or his or her designee shall cause the inmates who participate in those programs to be paid by any private person, firm, or corporation, the minimum wage then and there prevailing in this state, and shall attempt, so far as may be feasible and practicable, to cause the inmates to be paid the prevailing wage for similar types of work currently obtained within the state.
(d)
The director or his or her designee is authorized, if he or she deems it necessary, to waive workers’ compensation coverage, temporary disability insurance coverage, and other types of fringe benefits in respect to inmates who participate in these programs.
(e)
No inmate shall be required to participate in any program without his or her consent.
History of Section.
P.L. 1975, ch. 95, § 2; P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods › Section 13-7-4. - Imported goods.

§ 13-7-4. Imported goods.
The provisions of this chapter, and all other regulations and laws of this state not inconsistent with this chapter, shall apply to all goods, wares, and merchandise manufactured or mined, wholly or in part, by convicts or prisoners (except prisoners on parole or probation), or manufactured or mined in any penal or reformatory institution, and transported into the state for use or distribution, to the same extent and in the same manner as if those goods and merchandise were manufactured, produced, or mined within this state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2106, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 64, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 13-7-4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods › Section 13-7-6. - Sale of goods and performance of services — Public agencies.

§ 13-7-6. Sale of goods and performance of services — Public agencies.
For the purpose of this chapter, the provisions of § 13-7-3 shall not include:
(1)
The sale or exchange of convict-made goods produced in the public welfare institutions of this state, to or with other reformatory or custodial institutions, for their own consumption or use;
(2)
The sale of goods, wares, and merchandise to any department, institution, or agency of any state or its political subdivisions; nor
(3)
The performing of laundry services for other state institutions and agencies.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2106, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 64, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 13-7-6; P.L. 1961, ch. 77, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 24, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods › Section 13-7-7. - Notice to public purchasing agents of articles being produced.

§ 13-7-7. Notice to public purchasing agents of articles being produced.
(a)
The department of corrections shall cause any articles and materials that are used in the offices, departments, or institutions of the state and of the several cities and towns to be produced by the labor of inmates in the public welfare institutions.
(b)
From time to time the department of corrections shall notify the state purchasing agent, and the managing officer of any office, department, or institution having the duty of purchasing articles and materials for any city or town, what articles and materials are being produced in the public welfare institutions. This notification shall describe the articles and materials in detail, giving the style, size, design, or quality and any other information necessary to properly describe the articles and materials.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2106, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 64, § 6; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 80; G.L. 1956, § 13-7-7; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; P.L. 1972, ch. 163, § 8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods › Section 13-7-8. - Requisition of goods by public agencies.

§ 13-7-8. Requisition of goods by public agencies.
When the state purchasing agent or agent of any state office, department, or institution has occasion to purchase any articles, services or materials similar to those produced in the adult correctional institutions, and notification of that production has been given to him or her pursuant to § 13-7-7, he or she shall make requisition for the articles, services or materials to the director of corrections, the provisions of any statute, resolution, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding. The requisition shall conform to specifications and descriptions previously submitted by the director unless it appears that special style, design, or quality is needed. The requisition shall be on forms provided by the director. If the articles or materials are needed immediately and are not on hand, or the articles, services, or materials can be purchased at a price less than the quote received by the requisitioner from the adult correctional institutions, the director shall immediately notify the requisitioner and he or she may purchase the articles, services or materials elsewhere.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2106, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 64, § 7; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 80; G.L. 1956, § 13-7-8; P.L. 1995, ch. 295, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods › Section 13-7-8.1. - Requisition of goods by cities and towns.

§ 13-7-8.1. Requisition of goods by cities and towns.
When the purchasing agent or the managing officer of any city or town office, department, or institution, has occasion to purchase any articles, services or materials similar to those produced at the adult correctional institutions, he or she shall notify the director of corrections of the intention to purchase and shall allow the adult correctional institutions to bid on any proposal. The adult correctional institutions shall be placed on any invitation to bid list which is in effect for any city or town. Purchases under this section shall include those defined in § 37-2-22.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 295, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods › Section 13-7-10. - Price of goods.

§ 13-7-10. Price of goods.
The price of all articles and materials supplied by the public welfare institutions shall conform as nearly as practicable to the wholesale market rates for similar goods manufactured elsewhere. Any difference of opinion in regard to price shall be submitted for arbitration to a representative of the department of corrections, a representative of the requisitioner, and the director of administration, and the decision of a majority of them shall be final.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2106, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 64, § 9; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 13-7-10; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; P.L. 1972, ch. 163, § 8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions › Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods › Section 13-7-11. - Standards and purchase agreements.

§ 13-7-11. Standards and purchase agreements.
The director of corrections or his or her designee shall, from time to time, meet with the state purchasing agent to develop standards for commodities manufactured and produced by penal industries, and to prepare and secure compacts or agreements for the purchase of commodities from the penal institutions, so as to aid the service afforded by the institutions under the department of corrections.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2106, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 64, § 10; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 80; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2724, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 13-7-11; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; P.L. 1972, ch. 163, § 8; P.L. 1976, ch. 290, § 4.