Rhode Island § 42-8-10 § 42-8-10. Defaults in election returns.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-8-10 — § 42-8-10. Defaults in election returns.

Rhode Island § 42-8-10

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-8Department of State

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-8-10 (2026).

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§ 42-8-10. Defaults in election returns.
The secretary of state shall, within thirty (30) days after any default in the return
            of voting machines and election returns, certify the default to the attorney general,
            and the secretary's certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the default, and
            the attorney general shall prosecute every person guilty thereof.
         

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§ 42-8-10. Defaults in election returns.

The secretary of state shall, within thirty (30) days after any default in the return of voting machines and election returns, certify the default to the attorney general, and the secretary's certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the default, and the attorney general shall prosecute every person guilty thereof.