Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-10-4: Plea on offense beyond trial jurisdiction of district court
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes a procedural rule allowing district courts to accept guilty pleas on certain offenses outside their normal jurisdiction, with attorney general consent and defendant waiver of indictment rights.
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