Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-5-8: Hearing upon seizure of matter alleged to be obscene
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes the procedural right to a court hearing within three days after police seize property suspected of being obscene, with a court decision required within 48 hours of the hearing. If the court finds the material is not obscene, it must be returned immediately.
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