Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-1-12.1: Sealing of records of persons acquitted or otherwise exonerated by operation of law or by motion
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for automatically sealing criminal records when cases are dismissed or defendants are acquitted, and allows acquitted persons to file motions to seal their records.
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