Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-21-17: Payment and accounting for fines due other than to state
What this law says, in plain English
Fines collected under state law that are owed to cities, towns, societies, or complainants must be accounted for with the state controller and paid through the general treasurer, who distributes amounts as ordered by the state controller upon receiving proper court documentation.
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