Rhode Island Statutes

§ 12-6-2 — § 12-6-2. Recognizance for cost on complaint within trial jurisdiction of district court.

Rhode Island § 12-6-2
JurisdictionRhode Island
Title 12Criminal Procedure
Ch. 12-6Warrants for Arrest

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-6-2 (2026).

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§ 12-6-2. Recognizance for cost on complaint within trial jurisdiction of district court.

Whenever any complaint shall allege the commission of any offense within the jurisdiction of the district court to try and determine, the judge or justice of the peace shall require the complainant, unless he or she is exempted by law, to enter into a like recognizance as is required when complaint is made for any threat.

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Legislative History

C.P.A. 1905, § 159; G.L. 1909, ch. 281, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 331, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 501, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 12-6-2; P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 17.

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