Rhode Island § 12-5.1-6 § 12-5.1-6. Approval of interception of wire, electronic, or oral communication.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 12-5.1-6 — § 12-5.1-6. Approval of interception of wire, electronic, or oral communication.

Rhode Island § 12-5.1-6

Title 12Criminal Procedure

Ch. 12-5.1Interception of Wire and Oral Communications

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-5.1-6 (2026).

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§ 12-5.1-6. Approval of interception of wire, electronic, or oral communication.
(a) An order of approval of the interception of any wire, electronic, or oral communication
            relating to an offense other than that specified in the order of authorization may
            be issued where the court finds on an application for an order of approval submitted
            in the same manner as an application for authorization as provided in § 12-5.1-2 that the interception was otherwise made in accordance with this chapter. This application
            shall be made as soon as practicable.
         
(b) In addition to any other right to appeal, the state, by the attorney ge

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§ 12-5.1-6. Approval of interception of wire, electronic, or oral communication.

(a) An order of approval of the interception of any wire, electronic, or oral communication relating to an offense other than that specified in the order of authorization may be issued where the court finds on an application for an order of approval submitted in the same manner as an application for authorization as provided in § 12-5.1-2 that the interception was otherwise made in accordance with this chapter. This application shall be made as soon as practicable.

(b) In addition to any other right to appeal, the state, by the attorney general, shall have the right to appeal from a denial of an order of approval made under this section. The appeal shall be claimed and taken in the manner provided by law and rule of court for prosecuting appeals in civil actions.