Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-21-22: Payment of fines due to person or corporation from proceeds of forfeited recognizance
What this law says, in plain English
When a court forfeits a recognizance, it must determine what money is owed to the complainant or other party and issue a certificate for that amount to be paid from the recovered funds.
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