Rhode Island § 12-29.1-5 § 12-29.1-5. Restrictions upon and duties of court.

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§ 12-29.1-5 — § 12-29.1-5. Restrictions upon and duties of court.

Rhode Island § 12-29.1-5

Title 12Criminal Procedure

Ch. 12-29.1Elderly Violence Prevention Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-29.1-5 (2026).

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§ 12-29.1-5. Restrictions upon and duties of court.
(a)(1) Because of the likelihood of repeated violence directed at those who have been victims
            in the past, when a person is charged with or arrested for a crime of violence against
            an elderly person that person may not be released from custody on bail or personal
            recognizance before arraignment without first appearing before the court or bail commissioner.
            The court or bail commissioner authorizing release shall issue a no-contact order
            prohibiting the person charged or arrested from having contact with the victim.
         
(2) At the time of arraignment or bail h

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§ 12-29.1-5. Restrictions upon and duties of court.

(a)(1) Because of the likelihood of repeated violence directed at those who have been victims in the past, when a person is charged with or arrested for a crime of violence against an elderly person that person may not be released from custody on bail or personal recognizance before arraignment without first appearing before the court or bail commissioner. The court or bail commissioner authorizing release shall issue a no-contact order prohibiting the person charged or arrested from having contact with the victim.

(2) At the time of arraignment or bail hearing the court or bail commissioner shall determine whether a no-contact order shall be issued or extended.

(3) Willful violation of a court order issued under subdivision (2) of this subsection is a misdemeanor. The written order releasing the person charged or the written order issued at the time of disposition shall contain the court's directive and shall bear the legend: "Violation of this order is a criminal offense under this section and will subject a violator to arrestâ€�. A copy of the order shall be provided to the victim.

(4) Whenever an order prohibiting contact is issued, modified, or terminated under subdivision (1), (2) or (3) of this subsection, the clerk of the court shall forward a copy of the order on or before the next judicial day to the appropriate law enforcement agency specified in the order.