§ 12-29.1-3 — § 12-29.1-3. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 12-29.1-3

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 12: Criminal Procedure
• Ch. 12-29.1: Elderly Violence Prevention Act

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§ 12-29.1-3. Definitions.

The following words as used in this chapter have the following meanings:

(1) "Elderly person� means any person over the age of sixty (60) years.

(2) "Victim� means any elderly person who has been subjected to a crime of violence.

(3) "Violent crimes� includes, but is not limited to, any of the following crimes:

(i) Breaking and entering (§ 11-8-2.3);

(ii) Felony assaults (§§ 11-5-1, 11-5-2, 11-5-4, 11-5-10, 11-5-10.1, 11-5-10.4);

(iii) Simple Assaults (§ 11-5-3);

(iv) Kidnapping (§ 11-26-1);

(v) Sexual Assault (§§ 11-37-2, 11-37-4); and

(vi) Homicide (§§ 11-23-1, 11-23-3).

Legislative History

P.L. 1998, ch. 416, § 1.