Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-37-17: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) — Mandatory testing
What this law says, in plain English
Courts must order defendants convicted of sexual offenses involving penetration to undergo HIV testing upon victim petition, with results reported to court and disclosed confidentially to requesting victims.
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