Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTS
What it does
Prohibits prosecutions for crimes in Rhode Island if the prosecution arises from the same facts or acts for which the defendant was acquitted in another jurisdiction, unless newly discovered evidence substantially warrants prosecution.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 204/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- Jan 3001/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced