§ 42-28.6-18 — § 42-28.6-18. Reports of hearings.

Rhode Island § 42-28.6-18

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 42: State Affairs and Government
• Ch. 42-28.6: Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act

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§ 42-28.6-18. Reports of hearings.

(a) The Rhode Island police officers commission on standards and training shall, no later than December 31, 2025, and annually thereafter by December 31, submit a comprehensive report to the governor, the speaker of the house, and the senate president regarding all hearings conducted pursuant to this chapter since the effective date of this section [January 1, 2025] or the filing of the previous report, whichever is later.

(b) The reports to be submitted pursuant to this section shall include the following information for each hearing:

(1) The identity, rank, assignment, or job duties of the accused law enforcement officer when charges were initiated pursuant to this chapter;

(2) The department or law enforcement agency employing the officer at the time charges were initiated, including any information relative to the officer being on loan to another law enforcement agency at the time of the alleged violation;

(3) The department or agency, rank, assignment, position, or job duty of each law enforcement officer assigned to the hearing committee;

(4) The specific charges and/or allegations brought against the accused law enforcement officer;

(5) The finding or conclusion with respect to each charge and/or allegation;

(6) The identity of all members of the hearing committee and the vote of each member pertaining to each charge and/or allegation;

(7) If known, whether an appeal of the hearing committee decision was filed, and the status of any appeal; and

(8) Any other information the director deems appropriate.

Legislative History

P.L. 2024, ch. 69, § 3, effective January 1, 2025; P.L. 2024, ch. 70, § 3, effective January 1, 2025.