§ 12-28-4. Right to address court prior to sentencing

Statutes | R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-28-4

(a) Prior to the imposition of sentence upon a defendant who has been adjudicated guilty of a crime in a trial, the victim of the criminal offense shall be afforded the opportunity to address the court regarding the impact which the defendants criminal conduct has had upon the victim. The victim...

§ 12-28-3. General rights.

Statutes | R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-28-3

(a) Each victim of a criminal offense who makes a timely report of the crime and who cooperates with law enforcement authorities in the investigation and prosecution of the offense shall have the following rights: (1) To be notified no less frequently than every three (3) months by law enforcement...

§ 12-28-2. Legislative purpose

Statutes | R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-28-2

In recognition of the responsibility of the community to the victims of crime, the general assembly declares its intent to ensure: (1) That all crime victims are treated with dignity, respect, and sensitivity at all phases of the criminal justice process (2) That whenever possible they receive...

§ 12-28-1. Short title

Statutes | R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-28-1

This chapter may be cited as the "Victims Bill of Rights".

§ 12-25.1-12. Severability

Statutes | R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25.1-12

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...

§ 12-25.1-11. Failure to comply

Statutes | R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25.1-11

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...

§ 12-25.1-10. Subterfuge

Statutes | R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-.25.1-10

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.

§ 12-25.1-9. Legal expenses of criminally responsible person

Statutes | R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25.1-9

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...

§ 12-25.1-8. Public notice

Statutes | R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25.1-8

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...

§ 12-25.1-7. Statute of limitations

Statutes | R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25.1-7

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...