Rhode Island § 12-21-10 § 12-21-10. Disposition of recoveries.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 12-21-10 — § 12-21-10. Disposition of recoveries.

Rhode Island § 12-21-10

Title 12Criminal Procedure

Ch. 12-21Recovery of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-21-10 (2026).

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§ 12-21-10. Disposition of recoveries.
Unless otherwise specially provided:
(1) All fines recovered shall be to the use of the state;
         
(2) All penalties and pecuniary forfeitures, one-half (Â½) to the use of the state and
            one-half (Â½) to the use of the person who shall sue for it; and
         
(3) All forfeitures of personal property shall be disposed of as provided by law.
         

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§ 12-21-10. Disposition of recoveries.

Unless otherwise specially provided:

(1) All fines recovered shall be to the use of the state;

(2) All penalties and pecuniary forfeitures, one-half (Â½) to the use of the state and one-half (Â½) to the use of the person who shall sue for it; and

(3) All forfeitures of personal property shall be disposed of as provided by law.