Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-20-10: Remission of costs — Indigency — Limited ability to pay — Inherent power — Prohibition against remitting order of restitution
What this law says, in plain English
This statute governs court procedures for remitting criminal court costs, fees, and assessments based on indigency or limited ability to pay. Courts may remit these costs wholly or partially, but cannot remit restitution orders owed to crime victims.
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