Rhode Island Statutes

§ 9-17-15 — § 9-17-15. Effect of conviction for crime.

Rhode Island § 9-17-15

JurisdictionRhode Island

Title 9COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY

Ch. 9-17Witnesses

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-17-15 (2026).

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§ 9-17-15. Effect of conviction for crime.
No person shall be deemed an incompetent witness because of his or her conviction
            of any crime, or sentence to imprisonment therefor; but shall be admitted to testify
            like any other witness, except that conviction or sentence for any crime or misdemeanor
            may be shown to affect his or her credibility.
         

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Legislative History

C.P.A. 1905, § 395; G.L. 1909, ch. 292, § 43; G.L. 1923, ch. 342, § 43; G.L. 1938, ch. 537, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 9-17-15.

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