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Section 11-37-11.2 Speedy trial.

RI Gen L § 11-37-11.2 (2019) (N/A)
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§ 11-37-11.2. Speedy trial. In any action under this chapter involving a child victim age fourteen (14) years or under or a victim sixty-five (65) years or older, the court and the attorney general's office shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the victim must endure the stress of involvement in the proceeding. In ruling on any motion or request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of the victim or witness. This provision establishes a right to a speedy trial to the victim and shall not be construed as creating any additional rights to the defendant.

History of Section. (P.L. 1985, ch. 354, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 219, § 1.)

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