Rhode Island § 12-15-5 § 12-15-5. Powers to accept grants and bequests.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 12-15-5 — § 12-15-5. Powers to accept grants and bequests.

Rhode Island § 12-15-5

Title 12Criminal Procedure

Ch. 12-15Public Defender

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-15-5 (2026).

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§ 12-15-5. Powers to accept grants and bequests.
The public defender shall have the power to apply for and accept grants and bequests
            of funds from other states, interstate agencies, and independent authorities, and
            private firms, individuals, and foundations, for the purpose of carrying out his or
            her lawful responsibilities. The funds shall be deposited with the general treasurer
            in a restricted receipt account established within the department to permit funds
            to be expended in accordance with the provisions of the grant or bequest.
         

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§ 12-15-5. Powers to accept grants and bequests.

The public defender shall have the power to apply for and accept grants and bequests of funds from other states, interstate agencies, and independent authorities, and private firms, individuals, and foundations, for the purpose of carrying out his or her lawful responsibilities. The funds shall be deposited with the general treasurer in a restricted receipt account established within the department to permit funds to be expended in accordance with the provisions of the grant or bequest.