Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-19-18: Termination of imprisonment on deferred sentence on failure of grand jury to indict — Determinations of insufficient evidence lack of probable cause or exercise of prosecutorial discretion
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This statute provides procedures for terminating imprisonment imposed for violating a deferred or suspended sentence when the underlying felony or misdemeanor charge is dismissed, results in acquittal, or lacks probable cause.
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