Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure

R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-27-9: Decree in answered case — Automatic vacation of restraining order

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What this law says, in plain English

Courts may declare material obscene or not obscene. Restraining orders on such material automatically terminate if no ruling is issued within three days after hearing, or if material is found not obscene.

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