Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-4-1: Examination on complaint of threat to commit offense
What this law says, in plain English
This statute describes the procedural process when someone complains to a judge or justice of the peace that another person has threatened to commit a crime. The judge or justice must examine the complainant under oath and document their written, sworn statement.
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