Rhode Island § 12-29-4.1 § 12-29-4.1. Speedy trial.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 12-29-4.1 — § 12-29-4.1. Speedy trial.

Rhode Island § 12-29-4.1

Title 12Criminal Procedure

Ch. 12-29Domestic Violence Prevention Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-29-4.1 (2026).

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§ 12-29-4.1. Speedy trial.
In any action under this chapter, the court and the attorney general's office shall
            take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the
            victim must endure the stress of involvement in the proceeding. In ruling on any motion
            or request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider any
            adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of the victim.
            This provision establishes a right to a speedy trial to the victim and shall not be
            construed as creating any additional rights for, or diminishing any rights of the
            defendant.
         
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§ 12-29-4.1. Speedy trial.

In any action under this chapter, the court and the attorney general's office shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the victim must endure the stress of involvement in the proceeding. In ruling on any motion or request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of the victim. This provision establishes a right to a speedy trial to the victim and shall not be construed as creating any additional rights for, or diminishing any rights of the defendant.