Rhode Island § 12-29.1-2 § 12-29.1-2. Legislative purpose.

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§ 12-29.1-2 — § 12-29.1-2. Legislative purpose.

Rhode Island § 12-29.1-2

Title 12Criminal Procedure

Ch. 12-29.1Elderly Violence Prevention Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-29.1-2 (2026).

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§ 12-29.1-2. Legislative purpose.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to recognize the importance of violence against the
            elderly as a serious crime against society and to assure elderly victims of violence
            the maximum protection from violence which the law and those who enforce the law can
            provide.
         
(b) It is the intent of the legislature that the official response to cases of crimes
            of violence against the elderly shall stress the enforcement of the laws to protect
            the victim and shall communicate the attitude that violent behavior is not excused
            or tolerated.
         

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§ 12-29.1-2. Legislative purpose.

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to recognize the importance of violence against the elderly as a serious crime against society and to assure elderly victims of violence the maximum protection from violence which the law and those who enforce the law can provide.

(b) It is the intent of the legislature that the official response to cases of crimes of violence against the elderly shall stress the enforcement of the laws to protect the victim and shall communicate the attitude that violent behavior is not excused or tolerated.