Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-9-12: Appearance of prisoner before judge — Application for habeas corpus
What this law says, in plain English
A person arrested under an extradition warrant must appear before a judge before being handed over to another state's agent. The judge must inform them of the charges and their right to counsel and to challenge the arrest's legality through habeas corpus.
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