Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-10-5: Discharge of person charged with offense beyond trial jurisdiction of district court
What this law says, in plain English
A district court must immediately discharge a defendant charged with an offense outside its jurisdiction if, after hearing evidence, the court finds the defendant is not probably guilty of the charged offense or any substantially related offense.
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